title: Psychological comorbidity in children with chronic conditions.
abstract: The incidence and prevalence of chronic conditions in children are increasing along with a concomitant rise in the number of psychological problems they experience. When psychological comorbidity exists, the child is at greater risk for numerous problems. This article will define psychological comorbidity and discuss its incidence, presentation, associated factors, and interventions.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Vessey
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors