PREVALENCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Irish Journal of Medical Science
; 191(SUPPL 1):S30, 2022.
Article
in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1866672
ABSTRACT
Mental illness in young people is a growing concern, with an estimated 10-20% of adolescents suffering from mental illness worldwide.1 In Ireland, referrals to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) have increased by 26% in recent years.2 These services are already under-resourced leading to long waiting lists. The adverse psychological impact of Covid-19 has disproportionately affected youth and is likely to result in increased demand for CAMHS. Given these circumstances, an understanding of pre-Covid-19 prevalence of mental illness among youth in Ireland is imperative to help inform & plan services. The aim of this research is to report on prevalence of mental illness in youth (aged 0-18) in Ireland. A systematic review using pre-defined search terms in PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase and CINAHL was conducted. Studies included youth population health empirical studies conducted in Ireland, focusing on mental illness. From a total of 624 papers identified, 43 papers were selected by Title/ selection, and 38 following full paper review. 2 nationally representative studies (Growing Up in Ireland & My World Survey) identified 10-15% to be 'at risk' by one-stage screening. A two-stage study (Challenging Times) reported rates of 'any' mental health disorder in 15% of adolescents, with other studies reporting on specific disorders. Although data on mental illness among Irish youth is limited, available data of illness and risk suggest rates similar to international levels. Attention needs to be given post Covid-19 to regular reliable data collection, and dedicated CAMHS funding to allow best use of a scarce resource.
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Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Irish Journal of Medical Science
Year:
2022
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Article
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