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NCJ Number:	122134

Title:	Research Advances in Adolescent Psychiatry (From Current Research in Private Psychiatric Hospitals, P 82-92, 1987, Steven M Mirin and Elizabeth Poster, eds.)

Author(s):	P F Kernberg

Date Published:	1987

Page Count:	11

Sponsoring Agency:	Education and Research Foundation of The National Assoc of Private Psychiatric Hospitals Washington, DC 20004

Sale Source:	Education and Research Foundation of The National Assoc of Private Psychiatric Hospitals 1319 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004 United States of America

Type:	Issue Overview

Language:	English

Country:	United States of America

Annotation:	This paper summarizes findings in adolescent psychiatry from research conducted in member hospitals of the National Association of Private Psychiatric Hospitals.

Abstract:	Mental health professionals working with adolescents are conducting research studies related to etiological factors, diagnostic and assessment factors, and treatment modalities including psychosocial, group, family, and pharmacologic. There is also a growing emphasis on followup and outcome studies to find more efficient and specific treatment approaches to respond to the increasing treatment needs of the emotionally-disturbed adolescent population. Although research lags behind the need for information, the following areas are currently being addressed: risk factors, family studies, diagnostic and evaluation studies, treatment studies, and followup/outcome studies. There is a clear need for additional research in various areas, particularly the assessment and delineation of valid diagnostic categories that can be used for research purposes. 34 references.

Main Term(s):	Drug abuse; Juvenile mental health services

Index Term(s):	Juvenile psychological evaluation; Mental disorders; Research



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