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Publications from The Simmons Longitudinal Study

Helen Reinherz, Sc.D., Principal Investigator
Simmons College School of Social Work
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115


Reinherz, H.Z., Giaconia, R.M., Paradis, A.D. (2007). Family Matters: The Importance of Family Social Support, Feeling Valued, and Family Cohesion in Promoting Positive Adolescent Development. Boston: Simmons Longitudinal Study, Simmons College School of Social Work.

Tanner, J.L., Reinherz, H.Z., Beardslee, W.R., Fitzmaurice, G.M., Leis, J.L. & Berger, S.R. (2007). 
Change in prevalence of psychiatric disorders from ages 21 to 30 in a community sample.  Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease195, 298-306.

Reinherz, H. Z., Tanner, J. L., Berger, S. R., Beardslee, W. R., & Fitzmaurice, G. (2006). Adolescent     
suicidal ideation as predictive of psychopathology, suicidal behavior and compromised functioning at age 30.  American Journal of Psychiatry,163, 1226-1232. Available at http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/163/7/1226. Accessed on June 12, 2007.

Paradis, A. D., Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., & Fitzmaurice, G. (2006). Major depression in the transition to adulthood: The impact of active and past depression on young adult functioning. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 194, 318-323.

Reinherz, H. Z., Tanner, J. L., Paradis, A. D., Beardslee, W. R., Szigethy, E. M., & Bond, A. E. (2006).Depressive disorders. In C. A. Essau (Ed.), Child and adolescent psychopathology: Theoretical and clinical implications (pp. 113-139). London: Brunner-Routledge.

Tanner, J. L. (2006). Recentering during emerging adulthood: A critical turning point in life span human development. In J. J. Arnett and J. L. Tanner (Eds.), Emerging adults in America: Coming of age in the 21st century (pp. 21-55). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Carbonell, D. M., Reinherz, H. Z., & Beardslee, W. R. (2005). Adaptation and coping in childhood and adolescence for those at risk for depression in emerging adulthood. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 22, 395-416. Available at http://www.springerlink.com/content/7006w16303gg63g6/. Accessed June 12, 2007.

Reinherz, H. Z., Paradis, A. D., Giaconia, R. M., Stashwick, C. K., & Fitzmaurice, G. (2003). Childhood and adolescent predictors of major depression in the transition to adulthood. American Journal of Psychiatry, 160, 2141-2147. Available at http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/160/12/2141. Accessed June 12, 2007.

Moorhead, D. J., Stashwick, C. K., Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Striegel-Moore, R. M., & Paradis, A. D. (2003). Child and adolescent predictors for eating disorders in a community population of young adult women. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 33, 1-9.

Giaconia, R. M., Reinherz, H. Z., Paradis, A. D., & Stashwick, C. K. (2003). Comorbidity of substance use disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder in adolescents. In P. C. Ouimette & P. J. Brown (Eds.), Trauma and substance abuse: Causes, consequences, and treatment of comorbid disorders (pp. 227-242). Washington, DC: APA.

Carbonell, D. M., Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Stashwick, C. K., Paradis, A. D., & Beardslee, W.R. (2002). Adolescent protective factors promoting resilience in young adults at risk for depression. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 19, 393-412. Available at http://www.springerlink.com/content/j854155307701p81/. Accessed June 12, 2007.


Carbonell, D. M., Reinherz, H. Z., & Giaconia, R. M. (2001). Risk for depression and resilience in late adolescence. The Prevention Researcher, 8, 7-9.

Giaconia, R. M., Reinherz, H. Z., Paradis, A. D., Carmola Hauf, A. M., & Stashwick, C. K. (2001). Major depression and drug disorders in adolescence: General and specific impairments in early adulthood. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 40, 1426-1433.

Lorenzo, M. K., Frost, A. K., & Reinherz, H. Z. (2000). Social and emotional functioning of older Asian American adolescents. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 17, 289-304. Available at http://www.springerlink.com/content/vv6270x982ug5684/. Accessed June 12, 2007.

Giaconia, R. M., Reinherz, H. Z., Carmola, A. M., Paradis, A. D., Wasserman, M. S., & Langhammer, D. M. (2000). Comorbidity of substance use and post-traumatic stress disorders in a community sample of adolescents. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 70, 253-262.

Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Carmola Hauf, A. M., Wasserman, M. S., & Paradis, A. D. (2000). General and specific childhood risk factors for depression and drug disorders by early adulthood. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 39, 223-231.

Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Carmola Hauf, A. M., Wasserman, M. S., & Silverman, A. B. (1999). Major depression in the transition to adulthood: Risks and impairments. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 108, 500-510.

Frost, A. K., Reinherz, H. Z., Pakiz, B., Giaconia, R. M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (1999). Risk factors for depressive symptoms in late adolescence: A longitudinal community study. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 69, 370-381.

Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Wasserman, M. S., Silverman, A. B., & Burton, L. (1999). Coming of age in the 1990s: Influences of contemporary stressors on major depression in young adults. In P. Cohen, C. Slomkowski, and L. N. Robins (Eds.), Historical and geographical influences on psychopathology (pp. 141-161). Mahway, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Costello, E. J., Messer, S. C., Bird, H. R., Cohen, P., & Reinherz, H. Z. (1998). The prevalence of serious emotional disturbance: A re-analysis of community studies. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 7, 411-432.

Carbonell, D. M., Reinherz, H. Z., & Giaconia, R. M. (1998). Risk and resilience in late adolescence. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 15, 251-272. Available at http://www.springerlink.com/content/q517532524hh0086/. June 12, 2007.

Pakiz, B., Reinherz, H. Z., & Giaconia, R. M. (1997). Early risk factors for serious antisocial behavior at age 21: A longitudinal community study. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 67, 92-101.

Silverman, A. B., Reinherz, H. Z., & Giaconia, R. M. (1996). The long-term sequelae of child and adolescent abuse: A longitudinal community study. Child Abuse and Neglect, 20, 709-723.

Lorenzo, M. K., Pakiz, B., Reinherz, H. Z., & Frost, A. (1995). Emotional and behavioral problems of Asian American adolescents: A comparative study. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 12, 197-212.

Giaconia, R. M., Reinherz, H. Z., Silverman, A. B., Pakiz, B., Frost, A. K., & Cohen, E. (1995). Traumas and posttraumatic stress disorder in a community population of older adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 34, 1369-1380.

 Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Silverman, A. B., Friedman, A., Pakiz, B., Frost, A. K., & Cohen, E. (1995). Early psychosocial risks for adolescent suicidal ideation and attempts. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 34, 599-611.
Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Frost, A. K., Cohen, E., Pakiz, B., & Silverman, A. (1995). Identifying comprehensive service needs of children and adolescents: A 14 year longitudinal perspective. In C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. Friedman (Eds.), A System of Care for Children’s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base (pp. 153-155). Tampa, FL: Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health.

Giaconia, R. M., Reinherz, H. Z., Silverman, A. B., Pakiz, B., Frost, A. K., & Cohen, E. (1994). Ages of onset of psychiatric disorders in a community population of older adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 33, 706-717.

Cohen, E., Reinherz, H. Z., & Frost, A. K. (1994). Self-perceptions of unpopularity in adolescence: Links to past and current adjustment. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 11, 37-52.

Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Pakiz, B., Silverman, A. B., Frost, A. K. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (1993). Psychosocial risks for major depression in late adolescence: A longitudinal community study. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 32, 1155-1163.

Cohen, E., Reinherz, H., & Frost, A. (1993). Self-perceived unpopularity: Its relationship to emotional and behavioral problems. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 10, 107-122.

Reinherz, H. Z., Giaconia, R. M., Lefkowitz, E. S., Pakiz, B., & Frost, A. K. (1993). Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in a community population of older adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 32, 369-377.

Pakiz, B., Reinherz, H. Z., & Frost, A. K. (1992). Antisocial behavior in adolescence: A community study. Journal of Early Adolescence, 12, 300-313.

Reinherz, H. Z., Frost, A. K., & Pakiz, B. (1991). Changing faces: Correlates of depressive symptoms in late adolescence. Family and Community Health, 14, 52-63.

Frost, A. K., & Pakiz, B. (1990). The effects of marital disruption on adolescents: Time as a dynamic. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 60, 544-555.

Reinherz, H. Z., Frost, A. K., Stewart-Berghauer, G., Pakiz, B., Kennedy, K., & Schille, C. (1990). The many faces of correlates of depressive symptoms in adolescents. Journal of Early Adolescence, 10, 455-471.

Reinherz, H. Z., Stewart-Berghauer, G., Pakiz, B., Frost, A. K., Moeykens, B. A., & Holmes, W. M. (1989). The relationship of early risk and current mediators to depressive symptomatology in adolescence. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 28, 942-947.

Kinard, E. M., & Reinherz, H. (1987). School aptitude and achievement in children of adolescent mothers. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 16, 69-87.

Kinard, E. M. & Reinherz, H. (1986). Birthdate effects on school performance and adjustment: A longitudinal study. The Journal of Educational Research, 79, 366-372.

Kinard, E. M., & Reinherz, H. (1986). Effects of marital disruption on children's school aptitude and  achievement. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 48, 285-293. Available at
http://www.jstor.org/view/00222445/ap020092/02a00070/0. Accessed June 12, 2007.

Reinherz, H., Walker, D. K., Gordon, A. L., Belfer, M., & Ramsey, L. (1984). Clinical assessment and maternal judgments: Concurrent and predictive relationships. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 54, 236-249.

Reinherz, H. Z., Fowler, P. C., Farkas, M. S., Raymundo, C. M., O'Regan, M., & Park, R.M. (1984). An epidemiological study of the behavior problems of young children. In S.A. Mednick & M. Harway (Eds.), Handbook of longitudinal research (pp. 251-266). New York: Praeger.

Kinard, E. M. & Reinherz, H. (1984). Behavioral and emotional functioning in children of adolescent mothers. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 54, 578-594.

Gracey, C. A., Azzara, C. V., & Reinherz, H. (1984). Screening revisited: A survey of U.S. Requirements. Journal of Special Education, 18, 101-107.

Kinard, E. M. & Reinherz, H. (1984). Marital disruption: Effects on behavioral and emotional functioning in children. Journal of Family Issues, 5, 90-115.

Anastas, J. W. & Reinherz, H. (1984). Gender differences in learning and adjustment problems in school: Results of a longitudinal study. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 54, 110-122.

Reinherz, H., & Gracey, C. A. (1983). The Simmons Behavior Checklist: Technical information. Boston: Simmons College School of Social Work.

Reinherz, H., Gordon, A. L., Morris, K. M., & Anastas, J. W. (1983). Who shall be served? Issues in screening for emotional and behavioral problems in school. Journal of Primary Prevention, 4, 73-95.

Anastas, J. W., Gordon, A. L., Reinherz, H., & Griffin, C. L. (1983). Guidance services for children and a right to education law: Results of a longitudinal study. The Personnel and Guidance Journal, 61, 615-619.

Reinherz, H. Z. (1982). Primary prevention of emotional disorders in school settings. In C. H. Schulberg & M. Killilea (Eds.), The modern practice of community mental health (pp. 445-466). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Gallerani, D., O'Regan, M., & Reinherz, H. (1982). Prekindergarten screening: How well does it predict readiness for first grade? Psychology in the Schools, 19, 175-182.

Reinherz, H. (1981). Evaluating programs of primary prevention: How can we know if they make a difference? In M. Noble (Ed.), Primary prevention in mental health and social work: A sourcebook of curriculum and teaching materials (pp. 54-63). New York: Council on Social Work.

Fowler, P. C. (1981). Maximum likelihood factor structure of the Family Environment Scale. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 37, 160-164.

Reinherz, H. (1980). Primary prevention of emotional disorders of children: Mirage or reality? Journal of  Prevention, 1, 4-14.

Fowler, P. C. (1980). Family environment and early behavioral development: A structural analysis of  dependencies. Psychological Reports, 47, 611-617.

Reinherz, H. (1979). Primary prevention in community mental health: Holy Grail or empty vessel? In A. Katz (Ed.), Community mental health: Issues for social work practice and education (pp. 78-91). New York: Council on Social Work Education.

Fowler, P. C. & Park, R. M. (1979). Factor structure of the Preschool Behavior Questionnaire in a normal population. Psychological Reports, 45, 599-606.

Reinherz, H. (1978, April). Screening for detection of developmental dysfunction: Current issues and implications for training. Paper presented at the Symposium on Developmental Pediatrics Training, Gloucester, MA.

Anderson, L. S., Griffin, C. L., & Hunt, B. M. (1978). Screening children for kindergarten: Process and promise. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 13, 93-98.

Reinherz, H., & Griffin, C. L. (1977). Identifying children at risk: A first step to prevention. Health Education, 8(4), 14-16.


Dissertations:

Moorhead, D. (2001). Early risk factors and current functioning of women at age 26 with full or partial  eating disorders. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Simmons College, Boston.

Friedman, A. (1997). Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and self-reported attempts in an adolescent community population. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Simmons College, Boston.

Carbonell, D. (1996). Major depression in adolescence: Risk and resilience. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Simmons College, Boston

Pakiz, B. (1996). Estimating the path of serious antisocial behaviors at age 21: Relationship of early behavior problems and aggression in a community population. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

Kalman, D. (1994). Adolescent substance abuse and the family. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Simmons College, Boston.

Cohen, E. R. (1991). Self-perceived unpopularity in children and adolescents: Its antecedents, characteristics, and relationships to later maladjustment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Simmons College, Boston.

Supported by National Institute of Mental Health Grants No’s. 5-R01 MH-27458 (1976-84); 5-R01 MH-41569 (1987-92); 5-R01 MH-41569 (1993-96); 2-R01 MH-41569-11 (1997-2001); 2-R01 MH-41569-15 (2001-2006)

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