MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When children learn they have a long-term illness, such as diabetes or epilepsy, they’re likely to suffer emotionally, too, a small study finds.
These mental health issues surface soon after the diagnosis, the Canadian researchers said.
Surveying 50 kids with a chronic illness and their parents, the study authors found anxiety disorders were most common.
“Regardless of their condition, children with physical and mental health problems experience a significant decline in their quality of life within the first six months after receiving their diagnosis,” said researcher Mark Ferro.
The findings suggest a
