Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of the cohort of the 376 children of psychiatric patients referred to Child Protection Services by Adult Psychiatric Services.
| Characteristics | n/% | Offered service* 1 year following notification in % |
|---|---|---|
| Female child | 180 (48.6%) | 35.0% |
| Male child | 190 (51.4%) | 31.8% |
| Age average | 7.9 (SD 5.3) | N/A |
| Mother is a patient | 257 (68.4%) | 37.4% |
| Father is a patient | 111 (29.5%) | 23.6% |
| Municipality A | 79 (21.0%) | 43.0% |
| Municipality B | 266 (70.7%) | 31.6% |
| Municipality C | 31 (8.2%) | 24.2% |
| Parent’s diagnosis | ||
| Schizophrenia | 60 (16.0%) | 40.0% |
| Other psychosis | 42 (11.2%) | 31.0% |
| Bipolar disorder | 37 (9.8%) | 37.8% |
| Unipolar depression | 102 (27.1%) | 28.4% |
| Other mental illness | 135 (35.9%) | 33.5% |
| Suicide attempt | 8 (2.1%) | 50.0% |
| Substance abuse | 67 (17.8%) | 33.5% |
| Child’s living situation | ||
| With both parents | 137 (36.6%) | 27.0% |
| With the patient | 141 (37.7%) | 45.5% |
| With the other parent | 75 (20.1%) | 25.5% |
| With neither parent | 5 (1.3%) | 20.0% |
| Missing information | 16 (4.3) | 19.6% |
| Children with service at date of referral (Previous support service) | 42 (11.2%) | 38.2% |
| Classification of referral | ||
| Vague concern | 132 (40.5%) | 26.5% |
| Specific concern | 129 (39.6%) | 37.6% |
| Acute concern | 26 (8.0%) | 30.8% |
| Vague concern and acute concern | 6 (1.8%) | 0% |
| Specific concern and acute concern | 33 (10.1%) | 42.6% |
*Statutory child and family support service and out-of-home placements.