- Functional or psychosomatic problems: such as persistent headaches, abdominal, muscle or joint pain of unclear origin (all telltale symptoms of much more global issues).
- Risk behaviors: risky sexual behaviors, self- and heteroaggressive behaviors.
- Eating disorders: mental anorexia, bulimia, atypical disorders.
- Gender identity issues.
- Vocational and educational disengagement problems.
Adolescent medicine
Adolescent medicine is aimed at young patients between the ages of 12 and 18 (adolescents and pre-adolescents), who experience potentially vulnerable situations that may endanger their physical-psychological and social development, and their families.
What we deal with
Diagnosis and treatment
The goal is to ensure an adolescent- and pre-adolescent-centered approach by supporting their autonomy process while respecting their privacy and at the same time sharing sensitive information with parents (or caregivers) who are often alarmed when faced with complex situations.
Adolescent medicine intake pivots on interdisciplinary work (pedo-psychiatrist, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, school, educators, social workers, etc.) and family involvement .
Doctors
Contact
Locations
Adolescent medicine consultations are provided at the Bellinzona Regional Hospital (St. John's).
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The original version is the page in Italian.
