Adolescent Psychiatry - Volume 14, Issue 2, 2024

Background: It has been 25 years since the definition of the concept of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). The abrupt onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms requires a comprehensive differential diagnosis involving complementary tests and optimal treatment selection. Methods: This paper describes aspects related to the diagnosis and clinical mana Read More

Objective: To explore the associations between the type and the amount of substances used with depression and anxiety symptoms by high school students. Methods: The study data was collected by the Istanbul Department of Education on 31,604 high school students which was a survey of 66 questions administered in the school setting. The primary questions and sub-questions on anxiety and depression scores were added to Read More

Objective: Associations between mindfulness and improved physical and psychological health have been established, but COVID-19 presents a novel context. This study examined the relationship between individual mindfulness facets and general stress among college students experiencing at least one symptom of acute COVID-19 infection in the context of the pandemic. Methods: Five hundred sixteen university students ex Read More

Background: Unmet mental health needs can lead to worsening outcomes in youth. Given that youth depend on family for access to mental health services, and positive family functioning is associated with improved health outcomes, understanding the association between family-level factors and youth's unmet mental health needs is essential to inform appropriate solutions. Objective: This study aimed to examine the associati Read More