Childhood psychopathology and development of adult schizotypal symptoms

Fagel, S.S.A.A. (2013)

Doctoral Thesis

In conclusion, the results of the present studies show how schizotypal symptoms may develop following child psychiatric psychopathology and how these symptoms unfavorably influence a persons__ quality of life. It is important for clinicians to be aware of the complex dynamics of psychopathology and the higher risk for adult schizotypal symptomatology following behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders at child and adolescent age.

• Quality of life
• Schizotypal symptons
• Childhood psychopathology
• Intelligence
• Cognition
• Behavior
• Diagnosis

• All authors: Fagel, S.S.A.A.
• Supervisor: Swaab, H.; Engeland, H. van
• Co-supervisor: Sonneville, L.M.J. de
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University
• Date: 2013-12-05