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Title: | A national snapshot of substance misuse among child and adolescent psychiatric inpatients in Malta |
Authors: | Grech, Anton Axiak, Sally |
Keywords: | Mental illness -- Malta -- Case studies Substance-Related Disorders -- epidemiology -- Malta Substance abuse -- Malta |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
Publisher: | Medicinska naklada |
Citation: | Grech, A. (2015). A national snapshot of substance misuse among child and adolescent psychiatric inpatients in Malta. Psychiatria Danubina, 27(1), 353-356. |
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 psychiatric 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 emphasized the pressing need for further research into this sub group and also highlighted gaps in reliable data systems locally. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/20469 |
Appears in Collections: | Melitensia Works - ERCMedIM Scholarly Works - FacM&SPsy |
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