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Psychiatric disorders in homeless Iranian adolescent girls

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

S. Karami  and
M.R. Eskandari
S. Karami
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Beheshti Hospital, Zanjan, Iran
M.R. Eskandari
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Beheshti Hospital, Zanjan, Iran

Abstract

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Introduction:

Run away Behavior in young girls is a complex social problem in Iranian adolescents. Psychiatric disorders may play an important role in run away behavior in young girls.

Method:

Homeless young girls between the ages of 12 and 18 years (n = 100) referred to Zanjan Welfare Organization conducted structured clinical interview for DSM and personality questionnaire (MMPI-2) to assess the Axis I and II disorders.

Results:

Most common Psychiatric Disorders were mood disorders (89%), Adjustment disorders (56%), Conduct disorder (36%), substance related disorders (12%), schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders (6%), in Axis I and, Cluster B Personality Disorders (53%) and mental retardation (6%) in Axis II.

Conclusion:

Prevalence of mental disorders is high among young homeless girls that runaway from home and service providers should consider this important issue. A focus on familial problems may lead to other important reasons being overlooked. Services and supports need to take into account whether young girls leave home because of family problem or because they suffer mental disorders.

Type
Poster Session 1: Antipsychotic Medications
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 22 , Issue S1: 15th AEP Congress - Abstract book - 15th AEP Congress , March 2007 , pp. S156 - S157
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2007
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