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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Thymic hypoplasia | |||
| synonyms = [[DiGeorge syndrome]], [[22q11.2 deletion syndrome]] | |||
| field = [[Immunology]], [[Pediatrics]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Immunodeficiency]], [[hypocalcemia]], [[congenital heart defects]] | |||
| complications = [[Infections]], [[autoimmune disorders]] | |||
| onset = [[Congenital]] | |||
| duration = [[Lifelong]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic mutation]], [[chromosomal deletion]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[genetic predisposition]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Genetic testing]], [[immunological assessment]] | |||
| differential = [[Severe combined immunodeficiency]], [[CHARGE syndrome]] | |||
| prevention = [[Genetic counseling]] | |||
| treatment = [[Thymus transplant]], [[calcium supplementation]], [[cardiac surgery]] | |||
| medication = [[Immunoglobulin therapy]], [[antibiotics]] | |||
| prognosis = [[Variable]], depends on severity and treatment | |||
| frequency = 1 in 4,000 live births | |||
| deaths = Rare, depends on complications | |||
}} | |||
'''TeenScreen''' is a mental health and suicide risk screening program for teenagers. It was developed by the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University. The program was designed to identify mental health issues in adolescents, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The program has been implemented in schools, primary care clinics, and other community settings across the United States. | '''TeenScreen''' is a mental health and suicide risk screening program for teenagers. It was developed by the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University. The program was designed to identify mental health issues in adolescents, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The program has been implemented in schools, primary care clinics, and other community settings across the United States. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The '''TeenScreen''' program was developed in response to the high rates of undiagnosed mental health issues in adolescents. The program uses a two-step process to identify at-risk youth. First, a computerized questionnaire is administered to assess risk factors and symptoms. Those who score above a certain threshold are then interviewed by a mental health professional for further evaluation. | The '''TeenScreen''' program was developed in response to the high rates of undiagnosed mental health issues in adolescents. The program uses a two-step process to identify at-risk youth. First, a computerized questionnaire is administered to assess risk factors and symptoms. Those who score above a certain threshold are then interviewed by a mental health professional for further evaluation. | ||
== Effectiveness == | == Effectiveness == | ||
Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the '''TeenScreen''' program in identifying adolescents at risk for mental health issues and suicide. However, the program has also been criticized for potentially over-identifying at-risk youth and for not having a clear protocol for follow-up care. | Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the '''TeenScreen''' program in identifying adolescents at risk for mental health issues and suicide. However, the program has also been criticized for potentially over-identifying at-risk youth and for not having a clear protocol for follow-up care. | ||
== Criticism == | == Criticism == | ||
Critics of the '''TeenScreen''' program argue that it may lead to over-diagnosis of mental health issues and unnecessary medication of adolescents. There are also concerns about the lack of a clear protocol for follow-up care for those identified as at risk. | Critics of the '''TeenScreen''' program argue that it may lead to over-diagnosis of mental health issues and unnecessary medication of adolescents. There are also concerns about the lack of a clear protocol for follow-up care for those identified as at risk. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Mental health]] | * [[Mental health]] | ||
* [[Adolescent psychiatry]] | * [[Adolescent psychiatry]] | ||
* [[Suicide prevention]] | * [[Suicide prevention]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Mental Health]] | [[Category:Mental Health]] | ||
[[Category:Adolescent Psychiatry]] | [[Category:Adolescent Psychiatry]] | ||
[[Category:Suicide Prevention]] | [[Category:Suicide Prevention]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:53, 4 April 2025
| Thymic hypoplasia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | DiGeorge syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Immunodeficiency, hypocalcemia, congenital heart defects |
| Complications | Infections, autoimmune disorders |
| Onset | Congenital |
| Duration | Lifelong |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic mutation, chromosomal deletion |
| Risks | Family history, genetic predisposition |
| Diagnosis | Genetic testing, immunological assessment |
| Differential diagnosis | Severe combined immunodeficiency, CHARGE syndrome |
| Prevention | Genetic counseling |
| Treatment | Thymus transplant, calcium supplementation, cardiac surgery |
| Medication | Immunoglobulin therapy, antibiotics |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on severity and treatment |
| Frequency | 1 in 4,000 live births |
| Deaths | Rare, depends on complications |
TeenScreen is a mental health and suicide risk screening program for teenagers. It was developed by the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University. The program was designed to identify mental health issues in adolescents, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The program has been implemented in schools, primary care clinics, and other community settings across the United States.
Overview[edit]
The TeenScreen program was developed in response to the high rates of undiagnosed mental health issues in adolescents. The program uses a two-step process to identify at-risk youth. First, a computerized questionnaire is administered to assess risk factors and symptoms. Those who score above a certain threshold are then interviewed by a mental health professional for further evaluation.
Effectiveness[edit]
Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the TeenScreen program in identifying adolescents at risk for mental health issues and suicide. However, the program has also been criticized for potentially over-identifying at-risk youth and for not having a clear protocol for follow-up care.
Criticism[edit]
Critics of the TeenScreen program argue that it may lead to over-diagnosis of mental health issues and unnecessary medication of adolescents. There are also concerns about the lack of a clear protocol for follow-up care for those identified as at risk.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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