SMJ articles in the category "children and adolescents"

Review Article

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: Presentation, Clinical Strategies, and Application of the Double Empathy Problem

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have presentations and clinical needs in the inpatient psychiatric (IP) setting that are distinct from those of their neurotypical peers. This narrative review describes the clinical presentations and IP environmental management strategies for youth with ASD. Evidence suggests that traditional IP care…

Posted in: children and adolescents 3

Review Article

Psychotropic Medication Adherence in Children and Adolescents

Researchers believe that almost 20% of children and adolescents struggle with chronic and persistent mental health concerns. Mental health is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Youth can struggle with several impairing mental health disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorder….

Posted in: children and adolescents 3 mental health 22 psychotropic medications 2

Original Article

Children with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders

Objective: Type 2 diabetes is a common disease, afflicting more than 20 million Americans. Psychiatric disorders, particularly depression, have been previously correlated with diabetes. Methods: The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of psychiatric illnesses in a type 2 pediatric diabetic cohort and to examine if there…

Posted in: children and adolescents 3 prevalence 15 psychiatric disorders 2 type 2 diabetes mellitus 13
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