Canteleu

Researchers are studying children and adolescents placed full-time in Child Protective Services in the regions of Seine-Maritime and Eure, as well as in nurseries in Le Havre or Rouen. The study aims to assess the prevalence and changes over time of medical and psychological characteristics, focusing on behavior, development, and mental health issues in these young individuals, grouped by age. The goal is to understand vulnerability and resilience factors that influence their developmental paths and adaptive methods during their time in the child welfare system. Participants undergo several assessments starting shortly after their arrival in the care structure. At the beginning (M0), a psychologist conducts an interview that includes cognitive testing, psychiatric classification, and psychological evaluations. Follow-up assessments occur at 12 months (M12) and 24 months (M24) after placement, focusing on psychiatric classification and psychological evaluations to monitor changes in mental health status over time. Throughout the study, researchers collect data on psychiatric disorders using criteria from the DSM 5 at inclusion, 1 year, and 2 years after placement. This includes detailed psychological assessments and cognitive tests administered by a psychologist. The study tracks the presence and nature of psychiatric disorders and other psychological factors to understand how these evolve during the child or adolescent's time in protective care. The total participation lasts for two years with ongoing monitoring at set intervals.