Hallucinations in children and adolescents |
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Authors: | Morton D. Sosland MD Gail A. Edelsohn MD |
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Affiliation: | (1) Thomas Jefferson University, 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 210-D, 19107 Philadelphia, PA, USA |
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Abstract: | Clinicians need to consider a wide range of differential diagnoses when children and adolescents present with hallucinations. This includes considering whether it is a developmentally normal phenomenon or if there is a psychiatric, medical, or neurologic diagnosis. Nonpsychotic children with hallucinations can be differentiated from psychotic children. Nonpsychotic children who are at risk (or prodromal) for future psychosis can be differentiated from nonprodromal healthier children. We examine the epidemiology, prognosis, and neurobiological research. Lastly, we discuss treatment approaches, including medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. |
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