Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2026, Vol. 64 ›› Issue (3): 10-16.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2026.0182

• “Psychological Health in Children and Adolescents” Key Topics • Previous Articles    

From precision assessment to integrated intervention: innovations and future perspectives in the diagnostic and therapeutic paradigm for child and adolescent mental health disorders

KUANG Li, XU Heyan   

  1. Psychiatric Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
  • Published:2026-03-19

Abstract: The increasing complexity, chronicity, and earlier age of onset of mental health disorders among children and adolescents in China pose substantial challenges to traditional diagnostic and therapeutic models. This review examines the current landscape of mental health services in China and systematically explores the necessity and feasible pathways for transitioning from fragmented and nonspecific approaches toward precision assessment and integrated intervention. It underscores the foundational role of a comprehensive evaluation system that integrates biological, psychological, and social dimensions in facilitating individualized interventions. Within the biopsychosocial framework, we provide an in-depth analysis of synergistic intervention strategies integrating pharmacotherapy, evidence-based psychotherapies, neuromodulation techniques, and socio-environmental support. Modifiable biological indicators, including lifestyle factors, nutritional status, and metabolic profiles, are increasingly recognized as important complementary components in precision assessment and clinical decision-making. Drawing on recent exploratory studies of neuromodulation in children and adolescents, this review further discusses their potential clinical value and limitations within an integrated intervention framework. We also analyze current practical challenges and propose a forward-looking framework for building a unified and continuous service system. This approach aims to provide strategic insights for optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic models for child and adolescent mental health in China.

Key words: Children and adolescents, Precision assessment, Integrated intervention, Diagnostic and therapeutic model

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  • R749.94
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