42.2 Clinical Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Psychosis and Comorbidities

Early psychosis-related disorders profoundly impact our young patients ’ functioning, developmental trajectories, and overall well-being, and clinical competence in the assessment and treatment of these disorders is essential for child and adolescent psychiatrists. The evaluation and treatment of psychosis symptoms pose a number of clinical challenges, which are heig htened when these symptoms present with other comorbid mental illnesses.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research