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

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