3.46 school suspensions and arrests in children and adolescents at risk for bipolar disorder

Studies have reported that many referrals to mental health are from school or the legal system. Using the Early Interventions for Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia in At-Risk Youth Study, we evaluated the rates of school suspensions and arrests in a population consisting of a high-risk group (children of parents with bipolar disorder), epidemiologic group, children with bipolar disorders, and children without bipolar disorders.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research