The interface of child mental health and juvenile diabetes mellitus.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2011
Institution/Department
Pediatrics; Psychology
Journal Title
Pediatric clinics of North America
MeSH Headings
Child, Humans, Mental Health, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is a common childhood illness, and its management is often complicated by mental health challenges. Psychiatric comorbidities are common, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. The illness can profoundly affect the developing brain and family functioning and have lifelong consequences. The child mental health provider can provide valuable assistance to support the child and family and assessment and treatment of comorbid mental health problems and to promote positive family functioning and normal developmental progress.
ISSN
1557-8240
First Page
937
Last Page
954
Recommended Citation
Fritsch, Sandra L; Overton, Mark W; and Robbins, Douglas R, "The interface of child mental health and juvenile diabetes mellitus." (2011). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 2184.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/2184