The AITANA research group was formed in 2010 at the initiative of a group of professors from the Miguel Hernández University with a common interest: the study of the psychological problems of children and adolescents and the improvement of their emotional well-being. The group is interested in the psychopathology, evaluation and treatment of psychological problems of childhood and adolescence. AITANA carries out research projects, transfers results, offers services in research and intervention advice to institutions and entities, and trains professionals in child and adolescent therapy through the Master in Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, accredited by ANECA and with access to doctorate. AITANA promotes the dissemination of advances in the field of childhood and adolescent psychology through the International Congress of Clinical Psychology and Health with Children and Adolescents, which since 2011 brings together specialists from all over the world annually. Since 2014, AITANA publishes the Journal of Clinical Psychology with Children and Adolescents, which disseminates scientific studies in this area. The members of the AITANA group share a passion for research in clinical child and adolescent psychology, with the vocation to contribute to scientific knowledge with the highest human and professional quality and in a significant way.
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Study Reveals Crucial Association between Suicidal Ideation in Peruvian Adolescents: Implications for Risk Assessment.
A new study by Jonatan Baños-Chaparro, Daniel Jesús López-Vega and Paul Ynquillay-Lima sheds light on the complexity of suicidal ideation in Peruvian adolescents, highlighting the importance of addressing both passive and active thoughts for a complete risk assessment...
Anger and aggression control strategies in children: A step-by-step intervention model (2nd Edition)
Anger is a normal emotion that is present in all people. However, outbursts of anger and aggression are one of the main reasons why families seek professional help and also one of the sources of stress and frustration in teachers. Experiencing anger is not a clinical...
Webinar Explores Innovative Treatments for Childhood Insomnia: Analysis and Future Perspectives.
Insomnia in children and adolescents has emerged as a significant challenge, and to address this growing problem, Dr. María de la Fe Rodríguez, prominent psychologist and Full Professor at the National University of Distance Education (UNED), led a webinar...
EMO-Child: Challenges in the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
Expert psychologists and researchers gathered today at the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) to address the problem of mental health in children and adolescents in Spain. The scientific-professional conference, entitled "Mental health in childhood and adolescence:...
Psychometric Analysis of Buss and Perry’s Aggression Questionnaire in Colombian Adolescents: Unveiling Applicability and Limitations
José Julián Javela, Marly Johana Bahamón, Diego Rivera, and Rodrigo E. González-Reyes analyzed the psychometric properties of Buss and Perry's Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) in Colombian adolescents, a widely used tool for measuring aggressive behavior. The sample...
The school adaptation of Spanish children after the pandemic: A study reveals its emotional impact
A recent study carried out by Mireia Orgiles, Marina Serrano-Ortiz, Jose Pedro Espada and Alexandra Morales analyzed how the school closure due to COVID-19 affected Spanish children and adolescents upon returning to classrooms. The research found that stressful events...