Mental health problems among adolescents and young adults with childhood-onset physical disabilities: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This scoping review aims to better understand the extent and nature of research activity on the topic of mental health problems in young people with childhood-onset physical disabilities. Specifically, we document what has been investigated in terms of the occurrence and experience of mental health problems among young people with childhood-onset physical disabilities, and their access to mental health services.

Methods

We searched four databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Embase) for articles published between 2007 and 2019. Studies were included if they addressed: (1) young people between the ages of 13 and 24 with a childhood-onset physical disability, and (2) mental health assessment, treatment, or service access and use.

Results

We identified 33 peer-reviewe

SUBMITTER: Lal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9485587 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature