Article
Genetic studies of affective disorders: should we be starting with childhood onset probands?
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - 1 Nov 1993
Todd R D, Neuman R, Geller B, Fox L W, Hickok J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to test whether the presence of childhood onset affective disorder identifies families with increased incidence and severity of affective disorders. METHOD: Family history information was collected on the first and second degree relatives and first cousin...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Age of Onset
- Child
- Depressive Disorder
- Double-Blind Method
- Family
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Mood Disorders
- Prevalence
- Prospective Studies
- Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
- Severity of Illness Index