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The interface of child mental health and juvenile diabetes mellitus

Sandra L Fritsch1, Mark W Overton2, Douglas R Robbins3

  • 1Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Maine Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102, USA.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 2, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric diabetes mellitus management is complicated by mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Child mental health providers offer crucial support for affected children and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Child and adolescent psychiatry

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent condition in childhood.
  • Management of pediatric diabetes is frequently complicated by mental health challenges.
  • Psychiatric comorbidities, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, are common.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the impact of diabetes mellitus on child mental health.
  • To emphasize the role of child mental health providers in managing comorbidities.
  • To promote positive family functioning and normal development in children with diabetes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on pediatric diabetes and mental health comorbidities.
  • Analysis of the impact on brain development and family dynamics.
  • Case study examples (if applicable, otherwise state 'N/A' or similar).

Main Results:

  • Diabetes can significantly affect the developing brain.
  • Mental health conditions are frequently observed alongside diabetes.
  • Family functioning is often impacted by the diagnosis and management.

Conclusions:

  • Child mental health providers are essential in addressing psychiatric comorbidities in pediatric diabetes.
  • Integrated care models can improve outcomes for children with diabetes and mental health issues.
  • Early intervention and support are vital for long-term well-being and development.

Keywords:
AdolescentsChildrenCognitive functioningDiabetes mellitusMental healthPsychosocial functioning

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