title: Psychiatric comorbidity associated with atopic disorders in children and adolescents.
abstract: This article examines evidence of an association between psychiatric disorders and atopic disorders in children and adolescents. Findings are discussed within a developmental framework and compared with adult studies, when available, to illustrate similarities and differences between youth and adults. Finally, the article discusses the clinical relevance of comorbid psychiatric and atopic disorders.
authors.affiliation: Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 6001 Research Park Boulevard, Madison, WI 53719, USA.
authors.forename: Marcia J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Slattery
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D015897:Comorbidity; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*