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Clinical profile of mood disorders in children

Rajesh Sagar1, Raman Deep Pattanayak, Manju Mehta

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India. rajeshsagar@rediffmail.com

Indian Pediatrics
|July 2, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric mood disorders affect 4.1% of children, presenting with depression, irritability, and anxiety. Further research is needed, particularly in the Indian context.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Mood disorders in children and adolescents represent a significant clinical challenge.
  • Understanding the unique clinical presentation in pediatric populations is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
  • Existing research often lacks specific data from diverse geographical settings like India.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the clinical profile of pediatric mood disorders.
  • To identify common symptoms, comorbidities, and risk factors in this population.
  • To provide insights into the presentation of mood disorders in a tertiary care setting in India.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective record review of patients aged 16 years or younger.
  • Inclusion criteria: DSM-IV diagnosis of Mood disorders.
  • Data collected from a tertiary care hospital between June 2008 and May 2010.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of pediatric mood disorders was 4.1% (38/930).
  • Depressed mood (51.9%) and irritability (33.3%) were common, alongside anhedonia, sleep/appetite disturbances, concentration difficulties, and anxiety.
  • 13.2% reported suicidal ideation, 28.5% had comorbid psychiatric disorders, 39.5% had a positive family history, and 50% had identifiable stressors.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric mood disorders exhibit a distinct clinical presentation.
  • The findings highlight the need for further research into pediatric mood disorders, especially within the Indian healthcare landscape.
  • Early identification and intervention strategies tailored to the unique profile are warranted.
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