Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3084749 | Pediatric Neurology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Pediatric functional neurological symptom disorder may be precipitated by both casual and high-intensity stressors. The 3.4-fold increase in incidence after the Boston Marathon bombings and city-wide lockdown demonstrates the marked effect that a community-wide tragedy can have on the mental health of children. Care providers must be aware of functional neurological symptom disorders after stressful community events in vulnerable patient populations, particularly those with prior psychiatric diagnoses.
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Authors
Réjean M. DO, Danielle B. MD, Claudio M. MD, Miya E. MD, Kiran P. MD, David K. MD, Jeff L. MD, PhD,