Search for dissertations about: "Child and Youth Psychiatry"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words Child and Youth Psychiatry.

  2. 11. Eating Disorders - Aspects of Treatment and Outcome

    Author : Agneta Rosling; Ingemar Swenne; Elisabet Wentz; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anorexia Nervosa; Eating Disorders; Mortality; Standard Mortality Ratio; Adolescent; Family-Based Treatment; Out-patient; Olanzapine; Omega-3; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : Eating disorders (ED) usually develop during adolescence, and intervention to stop further weight loss is believed to improve outcome and long-term prognosis. Adolescents with ED who do not receive effective treatment risk poor outcome and even untimely death as adults. READ MORE

  4. 12. Adolescent mental health : time trends and validity of self-report measures

    Author : Ida Blomqvist; Eva Henje; Inga Dennhag; Anne Hammarström; Lotte Haverman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescent; classical test theory; computer adaptive testing; cross-sectional; differential item functioning; graded response model; item banks; item response theory; measurement invariance; mental health; Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System; Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale second edition; self-report measures; time trends; barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; Child and Youth Psychiatry;

    Abstract : Background: Studies of time trends of adolescent self-reported mental health suggest an increase of mental health symptoms globally. Unfortunately, several studies within the field have methodological problems, such as short time-period between measurements and different mental health measures over time. READ MORE

  5. 13. Craniofacial malformations and psychiatric disorders from a neurodevelopmental perspective

    Author : Karin K. Tillman; Fotios Papadopoulos; Lisa Ekselius; Mia Ramklint; Daniel Nowinski; Clara Hellner; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nonsyndromic orofacial clefts; Nonsyndromic craniosynostosis; Neurodevelopmental disorders; Psychiatric disorders; Educational achievements; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : Orofacial clefts (OFC) and craniosynostosis (CS) are the two most common craniofacial malformations. Of note, craniofacial abnormalities share some overlapping risk factors with psychiatric disorders. Thus, this thesis aimed to study psychiatric and educational outcomes in this group. READ MORE

  6. 14. Mental Health in Children Undergoing Reconstructive Surgery : Studies on Self-Esteem and Social Interaction

    Author : Birgitta Johansson Niemelä; Viveka Sundelin Wahlström; Tor-Göran Henriksson; Bruno Hägglöf; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Child and adolescent psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : While the functional and anatomical aspects of reconstructive surgery in children with leg length inequality (LLI), prominent ears (PE) and cleft lip and palate (CLP) have been studied in detail, the psychological aspects of surgery have been less explored. The benefit of a changed appearance and function on self-esteem and ability to social interaction are other areas where information is lacking. READ MORE

  7. 15. Adolescents with Depression Followed up : Prognostic Significance of Somatic Symptoms and Their Need of In-Patient Care

    Author : Hannes Bohman; Anne-Liis von Knorring; Lars von Knorring; Gunilla Olsson; Bruno Hägglöf; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : A dualist approach that distinguishes between mind and body is still the norm in Western medicine. Although we now know that physical and mental health are related in adults, little is known about if, or with what mechanisms, mental illnesses or depression early in life, will affect future physical and psychological health. READ MORE