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[Typology of posttraumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents]

A A Portnova

    Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
    |February 2, 2006
    PubMed

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    This study identified four main clinical variants of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents: insomniac, phobic, psychopathic-like, and asthenic-depressive. These PTSD types vary in prognosis and are influenced by patient age and ethnicity.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Child and Adolescent Psychology
    • Trauma Studies

    Background:

    • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts children and adolescents.
    • Understanding clinical heterogeneity is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clinically and psychopathologically characterize PTSD in pediatric populations.
    • To identify distinct clinical variants of PTSD in children and adolescents.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical and psychopathological assessment of 161 patients aged 3-18 years.
    • Analysis of illness duration ranging from 1 month to 4 years.
    • Categorization based on observed clinical presentations and symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • Four primary clinical variants of PTSD were identified: insomniac (34.8%), phobic (23.6%), psychopathic-like (21.7%), and asthenic-depressive (19.9%).
    • These variants demonstrated differences in clinical course and prognosis.
    • The frequency of each variant was associated with patient age and ethnicity.
    • No significant sex-dependent differences were observed in the distribution of these variants.

    Conclusions:

    • PTSD in children and adolescents presents with distinct clinical subtypes.
    • Age and ethnicity are significant factors influencing PTSD variant manifestation.
    • Further research into tailored interventions for each variant is warranted.

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