Citation

Toupin J, Le Corff Y, Pauzé R. Can. J. Psychiatry 2008; 53(1): 43-51.

Vernacular Title

Symptomatologie et adaptation psychosociale des adolescents ayant un trouble

Affiliation

Département de psychoéducation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec. Jean.Toupin@USherbrooke.ca

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Canadian Psychiatric Association, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18286871

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe symptomatology and specific psychological, social, and academic adaptation in adolescents with depressive disorder and comorbid disruptive behaviour disorder, as well as their family situation. METHOD: Using binomial logistic regressions, this study compares adolescents with depressive disorder and comorbid disruptive behaviour disorder (n=25) with adolescents with the same behaviour problems but no comorbid depressive disorder (n=99). Sex-specific interaction impacts are examined. RESULTS: While both groups have several similar characteristics, youth with a dual diagnosis have more oppositional symptoms and poorer self-esteem. Analyses show no interaction impact from sex variable. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents in both groups would benefit from similar interventions regarding disruptive behaviour disorders and some related problems, such as using psychoactive drugs, socializing with delinquent peers, and difficulty functioning in school. Adolescents with a comorbid depressive disorder need special attention, given the more significant oppositional symptomatology and the poorer self-esteem.

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