Evidence that self-reported psychotic experiences in children are clinically relevant

Self-rated psychotic experiences (PE-S) are more common than psychotic experiences assessed in clinical interviews (PE-I) (van Os et al., 2009). In childhood, prevalence estimates of PE-S vary between studies and instruments (Kelleher et al., 2012), ranging from 21% –66% in 7–13 year-olds (Gundersen et al., 2018). In adult populations, PE-S that are not confirmed in clinical interviews are often referred to as ‘false-positive’ PE, but they are nevertheless clinically relevant and associated with mental health problems and help-seeking behavior (Bak et al., 2003; van der Steen et al., 2018; van Nierop et al., 2012).

Source: Schizophrenia Research - August 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Martin K. Rimvall, Steffie Gundersen, Lars Clemmensen, Anja Munkholm, Janne Tidselbak Larsen, Anne Mette Skovgaard, Charlotte Ulrikka Rask, Frank Verhulst, Jim van Os, Pia Jeppesen Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research