Youth and caregiver reports of mental health issues differ, but both perspectives needed
Psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents commonly incorporate reports from both youth and their caregivers. However, they may identify substantially different mental health problems, potentially influencing diagnosis, treatment planning and estimates of psychiatric disorder prevalence.
<p>Psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents commonly incorporate reports from both youth and their caregivers. However, they may identify substantially different mental health problems, potentially influencing diagnosis, treatment planning and estimates of psychiatric disorder prevalence.</p>