• School functioning and internalizing problems in young schoolchildren 

      Pedersen, Marit Løtveit; Holen, Solveig; Lydersen, Stian; Martinsen, Kristin Dagmar; Neumer, Simon-Peter; Adolfsen, Frode; Sund, Anne Mari (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-12-23)
      <i>Background</i> - Symptoms of anxiety and depression are common mental health problems in children and are often referred to as internalizing symptoms. Youth with such symptoms are at greater risk for poor academic achievement, school non-completion, and future mental health problems, all of which, lead to public health consequences and costs to society. The aim of the current study was to ...
    • Short measures of youth psychopathology: psychometric properties of the brief problem monitor (BPM) and the behavior and feelings survey (BFS) in a Norwegian clinical sample 

      Rognstad, Kristian; Saugestad Helland, Siri; Neumer, Simon-Peter; Baardstu, Silje; Kjøbli, John (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-24)
      Background: Tracking clinical outcomes during therapy can be useful for improving both clinical practice and research. For repeated data collection, short, reliable, and valid measures of central aspects of psychopathology are necessary. The current paper investigates the psychometric properties of two short surveys for measuring central dimensions of psychopathology in youth.<p> <p>Methods: We ...
    • Study Protocol of a factorial trial ECHO: Optimizing a group-based school intervention for children with emotional problems 

      Neumer, Simon-Peter; Patras, Joshua; Holen, Solveig; Lisøy, Carina; Askeland, Anne Liv; Haug, Ida Mari; Jeneson, Annette; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Adolfsen, Frode; Rasmussen, Lene-Mari Potulski; Ingul, Jo Magne; Ytreland, Kristin; Bania, Elisabeth Valmyr; Sund, Anne Mari; Martinsen, Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-06-21)
      Background - Youth mental health problems are a major public health concern. Anxiety and depression are among the most common psychological difficulties. The aim of this study is to evaluate an optimized version of a promising indicated group intervention for emotional problems. The program (EMOTION Coping Kids Managing Anxiety and Depression) targets school children 8–12 years with anxious and ...
    • Study protocol of an RCT of EMOTION: An indicated intervention for children with symptoms of anxiety and depression 

      Patras, Joshua; Martinsen, Kristin Dagmar; Holen, Solveig; Sund, Anne Mari; Adolfsen, Frode; Rasmussen, Lene-Mari Potulski; Neumer, Simon-Peter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-26)
      Background: High levels of anxiety and depression are common psychological symptoms among children and adolescents. These symptoms affect young people in multiple life domains and are possible precursors of long- term psychological distress. Despite relatively high prevalence, few children with emotional problems are referred for clinical treatment, indicating the need for systematic prevention. ...
    • Systematic identification and stratification of help-seeking school-aged youth with mental health problems: a novel approach to stage-based stepped-care 

      Wolf, Rasmus; Puggaard, Louise; Pedersen, Mette Maria Agner; Pagsberg, Anne Katrine; Silverman, Wendy K.; Correll, Christoph U.; Plessen, Kerstin J.; Neumer, Simon-Peter; Gyrd-Hansen, Dorte; Thastum, Mikael; Bilenberg, Niels; Thomsen, Per Hove; Jeppesen, Pia (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-18)
      We investigated whether a novel visitation model for school-aged youth with mental health problems based on a stage-based stepped-care approach facilitated a systematic identification and stratification process without problems with equity in access. The visitation model was developed within the context of evaluating a new transdiagnostic early treatment for youth with anxiety, depressive symptoms, ...
    • A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Measurement Feedback Systems in Treatment for Common Mental Health Disorders 

      Rognstad, Kristian; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Neumer, Simon-Peter; Kjøbli, John (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-25)
      To investigate the efects of measurement feedback systems (MFSs) in therapy on mental health outcomes through a literature review and meta-analysis. Using a three-level modeling approach, we conducted a meta-analysis of all efect sizes from randomized controlled studies of MFSs used in the treatment of common mental health disorders. Eighty-two efect sizes were extracted from the thirty-one included ...
    • Targeting Internalizing Symptoms in Children: What is the Impact on School Functioning? 

      Pedersen, Marit Løtveit; Holen, Solveig; Sund, Anne Mari; Adolfsen, Frode; Løvaas, Mona Elisabeth S; Martinsen, Kristin; Neumer, Simon-Peter; Patras, Joshua; Rasmussen, Lene-Mari Potulski; Lydersen, Stian (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-03-13)
      Internalizing problems may be associated with poor academic performance and school absenteeism among youth. This study investigated the impact of the EMOTION: “Coping Kids” Managing Anxiety and Depression Program on academic achievement and school adaptation in children. Data were collected in a national cluster-randomized controlled trial at three time points in Norway. Children (N = 688, 8–12 ...