Prevention of childhood mental disorders: a literature review reflecting hope and a vision for the future

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US mental health provisions have traditionally concentrated on the treatment and rehabilitation of people with mental health problems, but there is increasing interest in programs to prevent psychiatric disorders. A review of the literature on prevention of psychiatric disorders reveals factors which produce a higher risk of mental illness, including family issues, and factors which promote resilience. Social workers know techniques to develop and sustain resiliency factors. Policy makers have the opportunity to use this knowledge to address the 12% psychiatric disorder rate in US children.

Health aspects, Prevention, Practice, Children, Social policy, Mental illness, Mental disorders, Child health, Child psychiatric services, Child mental health

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Early-onset schizophrenia: a literature review of empirically based interventions

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The author reviews current literature on the diagnosis and treatment of early-onset schizophrenia. Recommendations are given for the applicability of adult schizophrenia treatments and diagnosis to the pharmacological treatment and diagnosis of schizophrenia in children. Methods of psychosocial intervention, rehabilitation and topics of further research are also discussed.

Care and treatment, Research, Diagnosis, Childhood mental disorders, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia in children, Child psychopathology, Childhood schizophrenia

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A new understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: alternate concepts and interventions

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The greater propensity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patients to develop interpersonal problems is discussed. Comorbidity with ADHD is discussed as a possible result of untreated social and psychological distress.

Analysis, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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