Youth mental health (a dynamic period that covers 15 to 25 years of age grossly) is an emerging branch in psychiatry. Youth are different from children and adults, and their neuronal systems are constantly responsive to the dynamic changes in society. Young people often go through various struggles which are unique to their age and development. Many of these problems can be addressed with the help of crisis support but sometimes they need extra in form of specific medicines or psychotherapies. Hence it can be challenging when choosing a particular form of management. There is a high risk of over-treatment as well as undertreatment. Learning the art of prescribing to balance between “best care” and “do no harm” is a task for every psychiatrist working in this field.
This Research Topic will focus on different epidemiological issues in youth mental health such as overtreatment or undertreatment pertaining to youth mental health such as ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, first-episode psychosis, PTSD, and substance misuse. The topic will welcome the contributions related to newer psychotropics or psychotherapies which can minimize the adverse reaction and improvise efficacy. This Research Topic will also focus on the development of newer diagnostic strategies (Biomarkers and Psychometric scales) to improve the accuracy of diagnosis. The topic especially calls for papers from developing countries related to youth service developments. Different ethical issues in the treatment of youth mental health problems are to be considered with high respect. We welcome submissions of newer pharmacological, psychological, and social therapies as we strongly believe that medicines and alternative therapies often interact to provide the best attainable care. Nonetheless, topics from diverse specialties which impact youth mental health or early intervention in psychiatry will be highly appreciated.
This Research Topic accepts Reviews (narrative, systematic), Original Research papers, Case Reports, and Perspectives.
We would welcome manuscripts addressing but not limited to the below,
• Undertreatment or overmedicalization in mental health issues in young people
• Ethical ramifications of prescribing psychotropics in early intervention services
• Identification of when to treat and when not to in youth psychiatry
• How to improve the accuracy of diagnosis in youth psychiatry
• Different psychosocial strategies which can help in holistic care and reduce the reliance on psychopharmacology.
We would like to acknowledge Dr. Thilini Jayasooriya and Dr. Adesh Agrawal, who have acted as coordinators and have contributed to the preparation of the proposal for this Research Topic
Youth mental health (a dynamic period that covers 15 to 25 years of age grossly) is an emerging branch in psychiatry. Youth are different from children and adults, and their neuronal systems are constantly responsive to the dynamic changes in society. Young people often go through various struggles which are unique to their age and development. Many of these problems can be addressed with the help of crisis support but sometimes they need extra in form of specific medicines or psychotherapies. Hence it can be challenging when choosing a particular form of management. There is a high risk of over-treatment as well as undertreatment. Learning the art of prescribing to balance between “best care” and “do no harm” is a task for every psychiatrist working in this field.
This Research Topic will focus on different epidemiological issues in youth mental health such as overtreatment or undertreatment pertaining to youth mental health such as ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, first-episode psychosis, PTSD, and substance misuse. The topic will welcome the contributions related to newer psychotropics or psychotherapies which can minimize the adverse reaction and improvise efficacy. This Research Topic will also focus on the development of newer diagnostic strategies (Biomarkers and Psychometric scales) to improve the accuracy of diagnosis. The topic especially calls for papers from developing countries related to youth service developments. Different ethical issues in the treatment of youth mental health problems are to be considered with high respect. We welcome submissions of newer pharmacological, psychological, and social therapies as we strongly believe that medicines and alternative therapies often interact to provide the best attainable care. Nonetheless, topics from diverse specialties which impact youth mental health or early intervention in psychiatry will be highly appreciated.
This Research Topic accepts Reviews (narrative, systematic), Original Research papers, Case Reports, and Perspectives.
We would welcome manuscripts addressing but not limited to the below,
• Undertreatment or overmedicalization in mental health issues in young people
• Ethical ramifications of prescribing psychotropics in early intervention services
• Identification of when to treat and when not to in youth psychiatry
• How to improve the accuracy of diagnosis in youth psychiatry
• Different psychosocial strategies which can help in holistic care and reduce the reliance on psychopharmacology.
We would like to acknowledge Dr. Thilini Jayasooriya and Dr. Adesh Agrawal, who have acted as coordinators and have contributed to the preparation of the proposal for this Research Topic