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Psychiatria Danubina, Vol. 27 No. suppl 1, 2015.

Conference paper

A NATIONAL SNAPSHOT OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE AMONG CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENTS IN MALTA

Anton Grech ; Mental Health Services, Department of Health, Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard, Malta
Sally Axiak ; Mental Health Services, Department of Health, Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard, Malta ; Medical School, University of Malta, Msida, Malta

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Abstract

This paper reports on a patient record survey that was undertaken with the central aim of establishing reliable, baseline
information to inform strategic planning and organisation of future CAMHS in Malta. The records of the total population of children
and adolescents admitted into the psychatric hospital over a five year period were surveyed. Results showed that the characteristics
and circumstances of children and adolescents with mental disorder and comorbid substance misuse in Malta are similar to those
described in international studies. The survey emphasised the pressing need for further research into this sub group and also
highlighted gaps in reliable data systems locally.

Keywords

CAMHS; comorbidity; substance misuse; Malta

Hrčak ID:

264565

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/264565

Publication date:

8.9.2015.

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