Citation

Croysdale AE, Drerup LC, Bewsey K, Hoffmann NG. J. Aggression Maltreat. Trauma 2008; 17(1): 103-117.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10926770802250876

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The Practical Adolescent Dual Diagnostic Interview is a structured diagnostic interview designed to gather basic information about mental health conditions; past emotional, physical, and sexual abuse; suicide attempts; and substance use disorders. This instrument was administered to 435 males and 61 females in juvenile justice facilities and adolescent diversion courts to assess prevalence of mental health and substance use disorders relative to maltreatment (defined as physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse).

RESULTS showed that the majority of juveniles who experienced maltreatment were more likely to have diagnostic indications of behavioral health conditions. Additionally, for both males and females the odds of the individual having attempted suicide were more than twice as high for those acknowledging some form of maltreatment. © 2008 by The Haworth Press.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; adult; human; mental health; sexual abuse; female; male; Physical abuse; Sexual abuse; Mental health; prevalence; Behavioral health; suicide attempt; Substance use disorders; substance abuse; Maltreatment; article; major clinical study; mental disease; controlled study; victim; behavior; juvenile delinquency; court; emotional stress; justice; Emotional abuse; structured interview