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[Child and adolescent psychiatry its problems and foresight]
1Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Tokai University School of Medicine.
Summary
Child and adolescent mental health issues are rising, yet psychiatric care is underdeveloped. Urgent re-establishment of mental sciences, including child and adolescent psychiatry, is crucial for a better future.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Sciences
Background:
- Rising incidence and diversification of child mental health problems, including school issues, violence, and abuse, affecting younger age groups.
- Significant underdevelopment in child and adolescent psychiatric care due to lack of dedicated academic chairs and clinical department recognition.
Discussion:
- The critical need to elevate mental science, particularly child and adolescent psychiatry, within medical education and practice.
- Global threats to child mental health, such as refugee crises, child labor, starvation, and war, demand international attention.
Key Insights:
- Child and adolescent psychiatry is vital but neglected in the current medical framework.
- Mental health issues in children are escalating and diversifying.
- Global factors severely impact children's mental well-being.
Outlook:
- Re-establishing mental science disciplines on par with somatic medicine is essential.
- True symbiosis across diverse backgrounds is necessary for children's future happiness.
- Integrating child and adolescent psychiatry into medical curricula is a priority.