Late effects of prematurity: Psychiatric outcomes of 17-year-olds born very preterm.
Stephanie MoorJonathan WillimanSarah HarrisNicola EllisPatricia GrahamNicola AustinPublished in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2023)
Our longitudinal cohort follow-up study examining the late effects of VPT birth has demonstrated increased rates of clinically significant psychiatric disorder in this period of important developmental transition. Families and health professionals need to be aware of the increased risk so they can monitor for symptoms and seek effective mental health treatments and support.