Psychiatric Disorder in a Birth Cohort of Young Adults: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Clinical Significance, and New Case Incidence from Ages 11 to 21.

Newman, Denise L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ532067

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Psychiatric Disorder in a Birth Cohort of Young Adults: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Clinical Significance, and New Case Incidence from Ages 11 to 21.

Newman, Denise L.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v64 n3 p552-62 Jun 1996

Research indicates prevalence of mental disorders has increased longitudinally from late childhood into young adulthood. For this study, mental health data were gathered at ages 11, 13, 15, 18, and 21 in an epidemiological sample using standardized diagnostic assessment. Findings suggest treatment resources need to target the young adult sector of the population. Discusses implications for intervention. (KW)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Children, Epidemiology, Intervention, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Services, Public Health, Young Adults

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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