[Psychiatric consultations in school settings: 170 cases at a school and university health center (CSSU) from 1995 through 2001]

Sante. 2005 Oct-Dec;15(4):259-62.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This retrospective study of 170 files from the School and University Health Center in the municipality of Plateau shows that psychiatric disorders affected students at all levels, with 72.4% of the cases involving secondary school students. Depressive disorders were most common, accounting for 49% of the cases. Almost no students (5.3%) suspended their studies during the school year. This observation contrasts with the common belief that pupils with mental disorders leave school permanently.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Mental Health Services / statistics & numerical data
  • Retrospective Studies