Teens adopted as infants have moderately increased odds of mental health problems
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 01:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Although most adopted American teens are psychologically healthy, adoptees appear to be at greater risk for emotional and behavioural problems than non-adoptees, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. They are also more likely to have contact with a mental health professional...
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