Clinical recovery in cognitive functioning and self-image among adolescents with major depressive disorder and conduct disorder during psychiatric inpatient care.
This prospective study examined psychosocial and cognitive functioning among adolescents with major depressive disorder and conduct disorder under comprehensive psychiatric inpatient care. Nonverbal and general cognitive performance, self-image, and overall psychosocial functioning improved in both groups. Nevertheless, more changes in self-image and family functioning were found among patients with major depressive disorder. Mental health services should still have the capability of offering long-term residential care for adolescents with the most severe mental disturbance.
Hintikka
Ulla
U
Department of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Finland. ulla.hintikka@kuh.fi
Viinamäki
Heimo
H
Pelkonen
Mirjami
M
Hintikka
Jukka
J
Laukkanen
Eila
E
Korhonen
Veijo
V
Lehtonen
Johannes
J
D000293:Adolescent; D003071:Cognition; D019955:Conduct Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services; D011446:Prospective Studies; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012649:Self Concept; D016896:Treatment Outcome