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Using the life course health development model to address pediatric mental health disparities

Laureen H Smith1, Marliese D Nist1, Christine A Fortney1

  • 1College of Nursing, Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women Children and Youth, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing : Official Publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
|February 18, 2024
PubMed

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Early life experiences and family health patterns significantly impact child mental health trajectories. The Life Course Health Development (LCHD) model offers a framework for understanding and addressing pediatric depression and its intergenerational transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Child psychology and developmental science.
  • Public health and epidemiology.
  • Intergenerational health studies.

Background:

  • Early-life experiences, family health, and cumulative risks shape lifelong health trajectories, particularly mental health.
  • Adversity during critical developmental periods can exacerbate negative health outcomes.
  • Pediatric depression has significant long-term implications for individuals and families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pediatric health disparities in depression.
  • To examine the intergenerational transmission of pediatric depression.
  • To propose recommendations for pediatric mental health research using the Life Course Health Development (LCHD) model.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of peer-reviewed papers from PubMed, CINAL, and Medline.
  • Inclusion of published books, papers, and gray literature.
  • Synthesis of findings through the lens of the LCHD model.

Main Results:

  • The LCHD model provides a framework for understanding the multifaceted influences on mental health over a lifetime.
  • Identified key factors contributing to pediatric depression and its transmission across generations.
  • Highlighted the need for integrated approaches to pediatric mental health.

Conclusions:

  • The LCHD model is a valuable perspective for guiding research on life-course mental health development.
  • This model facilitates the integration of mental health, nursing, and public health disciplines.
  • It aids in linking prevention, risk reduction, and treatment strategies for child mental health.
Abstract

Keywords:
healthhealth developmentlife coursemental health

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