Hallucinations in the Child and Adolescent “Ultra-High Risk” population: A Systematic Review
Abstract Background and Hypothesis “Ultra-high risk” for psychosis young adults are assumed to be at higher risk of developing a psychotic spectrum disorder. Predominantly, the ultrahigh-risk population is aged 18–35 years, but it may also include younger children and adolescents. Individuals in thi...
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Published in | Schizophrenia bulletin open Vol. 3; no. 1; p. sgac068 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
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Oxford University Press
01.01.2022
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Summary: | Abstract
Background and Hypothesis
“Ultra-high risk” for psychosis young adults are assumed to be at higher risk of developing a psychotic spectrum disorder. Predominantly, the ultrahigh-risk population is aged 18–35 years, but it may also include younger children and adolescents. Individuals in this population experience psychosis prodromes in the form of attenuated or brief psychotic symptoms (particularly perceptual abnormalities). Albeit diagnosis is made via structured interviews, such measures fail to sufficiently assess the precise form and content of perceptual abnormalities, especially as they manifest in children and adolescents.
Study Design
The present study involved a systematic review of the literature on perceptual abnormalities (particularly hallucinations) in ultrahigh-risk children and adolescents.
Results
The analysis reviewed five studies and drew conclusions about the perceptual abnormalities (ie, hallucinations) experienced by the study samples, focusing on form, content, and associations with other symptoms. Of note, 2 of the investigated studies suggested a relationship between hallucinations and experiences of childhood trauma.
Conclusions
The transition to psychosis and experiences of childhood trauma could correspond to different types of hallucinations in ultrahigh-risk children and adolescents. This knowledge could improve the identification of prodromal states in the young, ultrahigh-risk population. |
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ISSN: | 2632-7899 2632-7899 |
DOI: | 10.1093/schizbullopen/sgac068 |