TY - JOUR ID - 100131 TI - Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Adolescent Victims of Motor-Vehicle Collisions JO - Trauma Monthly JA - TM LA - en SN - 2251-7464 AU - Erriu, Michela AU - Cerniglia, Luca AU - Cimino, Silvia AD - Y1 - 2018 PY - 2018 VL - 23 IS - 1 SP - EP - KW - adolescents KW - Accidents KW - mental disorders DO - 10.5812/traumamon.62282 N2 - Background: The scientific literature highlighted the relevance of psychopathological symptoms and psychiatric disorders among the victims of accidents. The research that focused on non-fatal injuries has paid limited attention to mental disorders in adolescent victims of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs). However, adolescents’ emotional-behavioural functioning and psychopathological risk can be related to their likability of being victims of road accidents. Objectives: This study aimed to synthesize data gathered in an Italian emergency department, specifically focusing on adolescents attending the service for the physical consequences of a motor vehicle collision. Methods: An ad hoc anamnestic self-report questionnaire was administered to 410 adolescents involved in MVCs. Results and Conclusions: This preliminary report shows that non-fatal injuries are very common among adolescents, being particularly related to poor mental health. UR - https://www.traumamon.com/article_100131.html L1 - https://www.traumamon.com/article_100131_beca891bf471c19320300402ede1a352.pdf ER -