Clinical characteristics of child and adolescent psychiatric outpatients engaging in fireplay or arson: a case–control study

Abstract Background Fireplay and arson incidents among children and adolescents have gained attention because of their potentially severe consequences and societal impacts. Understanding the underlying psychiatric characteristics of individuals engaging in fireplay or arson is crucial for early iden...

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Main Authors: Yoshinori Sasaki, Yuki Hakosima, Kumi Inazaki, Yuki Mizumoto, Takayuki Okada, Katsunaka Mikami, Noa Tsujii, Masahide Usami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00666-z