Particularities of a manic episode with psychotic symptoms on the background of psycho-trauma in adolescents
Particularities of a manic episode with psychotic symptoms on the background of psycho-trauma in adolescents

Summary/Abstract: Background: Psychosis is a common and functionally disruptive symptom of manypsychiatric, neurodevelopmental, neurologic, and medical conditions and an important targetof evaluation and treatment in neurologic and psychiatric practice. Objective: The purpose ofthis paper is to outline the importance of the evolution of depression, psychosis and maniaamong adolescents, and to provide a general perspective upon the impact of these disorderson the lives of these young patients and their families. This papers also aims to emphasize thefact that trauma can really affect one’s emotional stability, and can be considered a triggerfactor for different types of psychiatric conditions. Methods: We present the clinical case of a17-year old female patient, hospitalized in emergency for psychomotor agitation, aggressivebehavior, dromomania, autolytic ideation. Data on the clinical manifestation, trigger factors,treatment and evolution are discussed. Conclusions: When it comes to treating adolescents,whether it is depression, anxiety or other psychiatric disorders, treatment should beprescribed with caution, because the symptomatology is not very clearly defined. Thispolymorphism can offer a higher level of difficulty when it comes to establishing the rightdiagnosis.

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