Behavioral-Social Adjustment of Adolescents with Craniofacial Microsomia.

Erin R WallaceBrent R CollettCarrie L HeikeMartha M WerlerMatthew L Speltz

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2018)

Our results suggest that in spite of multiple risk factors, adolescents with CFM exhibit behavior problems no more frequently than their peers without CFM. Future studies of individuals with CFM should focus on resilience and social coping mechanisms, in addition to maladjustment.

Keyphrases

mental health
young adults
risk factors
physical activity
social support
healthcare
depressive symptoms
climate change