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Table 1.

Clinical questions that informed the mental health guidelines

Age group	Clinical questions
0–11 months	1. What parenting interventions can promote mental health for parents and children?
1–18 $+$ years	1. What is the psychosocial impact of having Spina Bifida on mental health and adaptation across the lifespan? 2. Which domains of mental health are most adversely affected in individuals with Spina Bifida and in what areas of mental health are individuals with Spina Bifida most resilient? 3. What are some common maladaptive behaviors that can negatively impact persons with Spina Bifida across the lifespan? 4. What resources or practices are most effective at mitigating mental health issues in this population?

Age group

Clinical questions

0–11 months

1.
What parenting interventions can promote mental health for parents and children?

1–18

+

years

1.
What is the psychosocial impact of having Spina Bifida on mental health and adaptation across the lifespan?
2.
Which domains of mental health are most adversely affected in individuals with Spina Bifida and in what areas of mental health are individuals with Spina Bifida most resilient?
3.
What are some common maladaptive behaviors that can negatively impact persons with Spina Bifida across the lifespan?
4.
What resources or practices are most effective at mitigating mental health issues in this population?