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A recent study conducted by researchers at Arkin in the Netherlands examined the gender-specific pathways in mental health crisis in adolescents, specifically focusing on the journey from consultation to (in)voluntary admission. The study analyzed registry data from 2008-2017 on outpatient emergencies involving young people aged 12 to 18 years. The findings revealed that there has been a significant increase in mental health emergency consultations and admissions in youths in recent years. The study also highlighted gender differences in risk of admission, with girls being more likely to be admitted than boys. The research identified various factors that contribute to an increased risk of admission, including diagnostic classifications, severity of problems, family characteristics, and motivation for treatment. The study concluded that there are different pathways for youth admission, which can be partly explained by psychiatric classifications and gender-specific differences. The desire for hospitalization by the family was also found to be an important predictor for both genders. [Extracted from the article] |
