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Published on: December 26, 2013
[Infant and child psychiatry in Denmark]
A M Skovgaard1, H M Hoffmann, M Moszkowicz
1Børnepsykiatrisk afdeling, Amtssygehuset i Glostrup.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 13, 2001
Summary
Child psychiatric diagnoses in Denmark increased by 30% between 1996-1998, with adjustment reactions common in infants and pervasive developmental disorders in toddlers. This reflects increased intervention for at-risk young children.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
- Developmental Psychology
Context:
- A descriptive epidemiological study was conducted in Denmark.
- Data was collected from child psychiatric departments over three years (1996-1998).
- All Danish child psychiatric departments participated, providing comprehensive data.
Purpose:
- To describe the epidemiological characteristics of psychiatric diagnoses in children aged 0-36 months.
- To analyze trends in child psychiatric referrals and diagnoses during the study period.
- To understand the nature of child psychiatric interventions for young children and at-risk populations.
Summary:
- 529 children aged 0-3 years were reported to the National Psychiatric Register, showing a 30% increase over the study period.
- Adjustment reactions were most common in infants (0-12 months), while pervasive developmental disorders (e.g., infantile autism) were prevalent in toddlers (2-3 years).
- A significant proportion (24%) of young children received non-specific diagnoses, particularly the youngest, indicating a need for targeted interventions for at-risk infants.
Impact:
- The findings highlight an increasing trend in child psychiatric diagnoses among very young children, particularly pervasive developmental disorders and adjustment reactions.
- This trend suggests a heightened child psychiatric intervention for at-risk populations, including infants of mothers with mental illness.
- The study underscores the importance of early detection and intervention in infant mental health services and specialized infant psychiatric units.
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