Childhood Onset Psychosis: A Case Report
Abstract
Childhood psychosis is an extremely rare condition. We describe the case of 6.5 yr old male child who presented with symptoms suggestive of psychosis and later responded well to antipsychotic clozapine. This case study reveals that the identification of very early onset psychosis is challenging and treatment is crucial for prevention of long-term disability.
Author Biographies
A Jha, Child Guidance Clinic, Kanti Children’s Hospital, Kathmandu
Psychiatrist
A Kunwar, Child Guidance Clinic, Kanti Children’s Hospital, Kathmandu
Child and Adolescent psychiatrist
G Dhonju, Child Guidance Clinic, Kanti Children’s Hospital, Kathmandu
Child and Adolescent psychiatrist
How to Cite
Jha, A., Kunwar, A., & Dhonju, G. (2020). Childhood Onset Psychosis: A Case Report. Journal of Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal, 9(1), 64-65. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v9i1.31342
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