Identification of mental health problems related to school underachievement according to DAWBA

Authors

  • Lylla Cysne Frota D'Abreu Universidade de Potsdam
  • Edna Maria Marturano Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

Keywords:

DAWBA, underachievement, psychiatric disorder, child.

Abstract

Low performance at school is one of the main reasons for referral of children to public health services and clinical school of psychology. Studies suggest that the prevalence of mental health problems is higher among children with underachievement than in general population. This study aimed to identify psychiatric disorders associated with underachievement according to the categories of DSM-IV-TRTM and describe the clientele. One hundred and three children participated, aged 6 to 12 years, referred to a university clinic of psychology, with complaints of underachievement. The records were consulted and the adapted Brazilian parent-version of the Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA), interview for the diagnosis of mental disorders in childhood and adolescence according to DSM-IV-TRTM, was applied. A high prevalence of mental health problems, previous health treatments, and use of psychotropic medication was found. The work offers clues to the need of public policies in the area of child mental health.

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Author Biographies

Lylla Cysne Frota D'Abreu, Universidade de Potsdam

PhD Program: Institute of Psychology, Potsdam University (GERMANY), April 2010- current PhD Program: Institute of Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (GERMANY) April 2009- March 2010 Master’s Degree: Medical School- University of Sao Paulo (BRAZIL), February 2006- August 2008 Undergraduate Program -Psychology- University of Sao Paulo (BRAZIL) February 1998- February 2002 Undergraduate Program -Psychology-Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (GERMANY), February 2002- December 2003

Edna Maria Marturano, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

Tem graduação em Psicologia - Ribeirão Preto pela Universidade de São Paulo (1968), mestrado em Psicologia Experimental pela Universidade de São Paulo (1971) e doutorado em Ciências (Psicologia ) pela Universidade de São Paulo (1973). Atualmente é professora titular da Universidade de São Paulo, na Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. É orientadora credenciada no programa de pós-graduação em Psicologia da Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto / USP. Tem experiência nas áreas de Psicologia do Desenvolvimento e Tratamento e Prevenção Psicológica, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: fatores de risco e proteção ao desenvolvimento da criança; prevenção de problemas de comportamento em diferentes contextos; apoio psicopedagógico nas dificuldades de aprendizagem; família e desempenho escolar.

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Published

2011-05-25

How to Cite

D’Abreu, L. C. F., & Marturano, E. M. (2011). Identification of mental health problems related to school underachievement according to DAWBA. Psico, 42(2). Retrieved from https://pucrs.emnuvens.com.br/revistapsico/article/view/8487

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Articles