ABSTRACT A systematic review of studies evaluating the effect of psychosocial
interventions on social functioning in youth (aged 8–18 years) with chronic physical health …

Background Children and young people with long‐term physical health conditions are at
increased risk of experiencing mental health and well‐being difficulties. However, there is a …

Children's peer relationships are crucial for their social-emotional development, mental and
physical health. To identify effective strategies to facilitate peer relationships among 8–14 …

Importance Social deficits are a common and disabling feature of many pediatric disorders;
however, whether behavioral interventions are associated with benefits for children and …

Objective This systematic review explored the effectiveness of using physical activity (PA)
interventions to enhance psychological well‐being and reduce psychological ill‐being (eg …

The importance of and necessity for psychological interventions with children with chronic
physical illness stem from several sources. First, chronic physical illness affects large …

Background Although many cope well, the impact of supporting a child with an Appearance‐
Affecting Health Condition (AAHC) can place a significant demand on parents. As such, it is …

INTRODUCTION: This correlational study developed and tested theory to better understand
positive health practices (PHPs) in middle adolescents. It tested theoretic relationships …

Emotional difficulties in children are often shown to be associated with peer problems and
low prosocial behaviors. Super Skills for Life (SSL) is a transdiagnostic protocol for the …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide guidelines to practitioners who are planning to
implement these types of interventions to ensure quality implementation and maximize …