Transient auditory hallucinations in an adolescent.
In adolescents, hallucinations can be a transient illness or can be associated with non-psychotic psychopathology, psychosocial adversity, or a physical illness. We present the case of a 15-year-old secondary-school student who presented with a 1-month history of first onset auditory hallucinations, which had been increasing in frequency and severity, and mild paranoid ideation. Over a 10-week period, there was a gradual diminution, followed by a complete resolution, of symptoms. We discuss issues regarding the diagnosis and prognosis of auditory hallucinations in adolescents.
Skokauskas
Norbert
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St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Pillay
Devina
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Moran
Tom
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Kahn
David A
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D000293:Adolescent; D000339:Affect; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012569:Schizotypal Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012944:Social Support