An observational study towards a newer classification in child psychiatry
Journal Title: Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The first manifestations of majority of mental disorders are seen in childhood and adolescence. They result in burden in this age group as well. Materials and methods: A different way of classifying psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents categorise them into emotional, disruptive, and developmental disorders. We carried out an observational study to validate such an approach towards diagnosis. Results: Sample was almost equally divided in the two age groups as well as between the sexes. The distribution of emotional, disruptive, and developmental disorders in the younger and older age groups were 4:3:2 and 5:0:1 respectively. The same for boys and girls were 4:2:1 and 4:1:2 respectively. Comorbidity was same within group and across groups. Conclusion: A simplified diagnostic approach in child psychiatry has the potential of bridging the gap among the different ‘gatekeepers’ toward psychiatric service utilisation.
Authors and Affiliations
Shyamanta Das, Utpal Bora, Shamiul Akhtar Borbora, Angshuman Kalita, Rahul Mathur, Suranjita Mazumdar
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