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Psychological problems in adolescence.

S T Wong

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Adolescent psychological problems in Singapore show similar patterns and outcomes to those in the West. Emotional conditions have a good prognosis, while psychotic conditions have a lower improvement rate.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Psychological Medicine
    • Global Mental Health

    Background:

    • Adolescent mental health is a significant public health concern.
    • Cross-cultural comparisons of psychiatric disorders are essential for understanding variations and commonalities.
    • Previous studies have documented adolescent psychological problems in Western countries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare psychological problems in Singaporean adolescents with those reported in the United Kingdom and the United States.
    • To assess the course and prognosis of these conditions across different cultural contexts.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 170 cases from the Singapore Child Psychiatry Clinic.
    • Comparison with two existing reported series from the UK and USA.

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  • Evaluation of diagnostic categories, treatment approaches, and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The pattern of psychological problems in Singaporean adolescents aligns with Western observations.
    • Emotional and neurotic conditions demonstrated the most favorable prognosis.
    • Psychotic conditions exhibited an improvement rate not exceeding 45%.

    Conclusions:

    • The course and prognosis of adolescent psychological problems in Singapore are comparable to Western populations.
    • Early identification and intervention are crucial, particularly for psychotic disorders.
    • Further research into culturally specific factors influencing adolescent mental health is warranted.