US Teens Adopted As Infants Appear To Have Moderately Increased Odds Of Mental Health Problems
Monday, May 5, 2008 - 21:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Although most adopted American teens are psychologically healthy, adoptees appear to be at greater risk for emotional and behavioral problems than non-adoptees, according to a new report in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. They are also more likely to have contact with a mental health professional.