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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects motor function, communication, and daily living activities, which can lead to mental health challenges. Clinical symptoms of anxiety are a common occurrence in children with cerebral palsy. <ref>McMahon J, Harvey A, Reid SM, May T, Antolovich G. Anxiety in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. J Paediatr Child Health. 2020 Aug;56(8):1194-1200. </ref> Other mental health issues experienced by individuals with cerebral palsy include depression, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Contributing factors to mental health issues in cerebral palsy can include biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Untreated mental health issues can lead to negative consequences such as decreased participation in social activities and lower academic or work performance. Screening for both cognitive dysfunction and other mental disorders should become an integral part of the assessment of children with CP.<ref name=":0">Rackauskaite G, Bilenberg N, Uldall P, Bech BH, Østergaard J. Prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: Danish nationwide follow-up study. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2020 Jul;27:98-103.</ref> should include screening for both cognitive dysfunction and other mental disorders. The motor function does not predict the risk of other mental disorders than intellectual disability in children and adolescents with CP.Evidence-based treatments for mental health issues in individuals with cerebral palsy include medication, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, and it is important to take a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. There is a need for improved access to mental health services and increased awareness of the mental health needs of individuals with cerebral palsy. | |||
== | == Definitions == | ||
== | === Cerebral Palsy === | ||
=== Mental Health Disorders === | |||
== Prevalence of Mental Disorders in CP == | |||
<blockquote>"The motor function does not predict the risk of other mental disorders then intellectual disability in children and adolescents with CP".<ref name=":0" /></blockquote>When compared to control group, children with cerebral palsy are affected by mental disorders more frequently:<ref name=":0" /> | |||
* 3.5 times more frequently for mental disorders | |||
* 2.5 times more prevalent for autism spectrum disorders | |||
* 2.7 times more common for affective or anxiety disorders | |||
* Twice as often for ADHD | |||
== Factors Leading to Mental Health Challenges in CP == | |||
=== Physical Limitations === | |||
=== Pain === | |||
=== Communication === | |||
=== Societal Stigma and Discrimination === | |||
=== Sexual Development === | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects motor function, communication, and daily living activities, which can lead to mental health challenges. Clinical symptoms of anxiety are a common occurrence in children with cerebral palsy. [1] Other mental health issues experienced by individuals with cerebral palsy include depression, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Contributing factors to mental health issues in cerebral palsy can include biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Untreated mental health issues can lead to negative consequences such as decreased participation in social activities and lower academic or work performance. Screening for both cognitive dysfunction and other mental disorders should become an integral part of the assessment of children with CP.[2] should include screening for both cognitive dysfunction and other mental disorders. The motor function does not predict the risk of other mental disorders than intellectual disability in children and adolescents with CP.Evidence-based treatments for mental health issues in individuals with cerebral palsy include medication, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, and it is important to take a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. There is a need for improved access to mental health services and increased awareness of the mental health needs of individuals with cerebral palsy.
Definitions[edit | edit source]
Cerebral Palsy[edit | edit source]
Mental Health Disorders[edit | edit source]
Prevalence of Mental Disorders in CP[edit | edit source]
"The motor function does not predict the risk of other mental disorders then intellectual disability in children and adolescents with CP".[2]
When compared to control group, children with cerebral palsy are affected by mental disorders more frequently:[2]
- 3.5 times more frequently for mental disorders
- 2.5 times more prevalent for autism spectrum disorders
- 2.7 times more common for affective or anxiety disorders
- Twice as often for ADHD
Factors Leading to Mental Health Challenges in CP[edit | edit source]
Physical Limitations[edit | edit source]
Pain[edit | edit source]
Communication[edit | edit source]
Societal Stigma and Discrimination[edit | edit source]
Sexual Development[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ McMahon J, Harvey A, Reid SM, May T, Antolovich G. Anxiety in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. J Paediatr Child Health. 2020 Aug;56(8):1194-1200.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Rackauskaite G, Bilenberg N, Uldall P, Bech BH, Østergaard J. Prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: Danish nationwide follow-up study. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2020 Jul;27:98-103.
