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Larrilyn Grant1, Lexi Singh1, Mary A Fristad2,3
1Department of Psychiatry, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH USA.
Abstract:
A majority of youth with mental health concerns lack access to psychiatric care, often relying on general practitioners who may feel unprepared. Enhancing medical education in child psychiatry is crucial. This study evaluated changes in medical students' perspectives after participating in an interactive Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) elective. Significant improvements were found in students' comfort assessing suicidal thoughts, evaluating mental health diagnoses, and understanding biopsychosocial factors. The findings suggest that participation in CAP electives may boost student confidence in handling youth mental health issues, highlighting the need for further studies on knowledge retention and career impact.
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