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Psychiatric emergencies in migrant adolescents
Erika Loi1,2, Giorgia Andriuolo3, Paola LA Boria3
1Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy - e.loi001@unibs.it.
Minerva Pediatrics
|February 22, 2022
Summary
Migrant adolescents show increasing hospitalizations for acute psychiatric issues, with distinct diagnoses compared to Italian adolescents. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective interventions in this vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology of Migration
Background:
- Migration-related stressors can negatively impact adolescent mental health.
- Previous research indicates potential disparities in psychiatric conditions between migrant and non-migrant youth.
- Understanding these differences is vital for targeted mental health support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare acute psychiatric problems in Italian and Migrant adolescents.
- To analyze reasons for hospitalization and discharge diagnoses.
- To establish a pre-pandemic baseline for adolescent mental health trends.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 423 adolescents (12-17.91 years) hospitalized between 2014-2019.
- Data collection included socio-demographic and clinical-diagnostic information.
- Comparison between Italian and Migrant patient groups.
Main Results:
- Increasing trend of hospitalizations for Migrant adolescents compared to Italians.
- Common reasons for hospitalization included suicidal attempts and psychomotor agitation for both groups.
- Italians had higher rates of eating disorders; Migrants showed higher rates of psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight distinct psychopathological profiles between Italian and Migrant adolescents.
- The study provides a crucial pre-COVID-19 baseline for understanding Migrant adolescent mental health.
- Emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and tailored interventions for Migrant youth.
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