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September 28, 2025Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial AnomaliesOpen Access

Mental health in Mexican children with cleft lip and/or palate aged 8–12 years: A quantitative and exploratory study

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DGDanivia López GarcíaEPEduardo Hernández Padilla

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Quantitative analysis reveals varying mental health status among children with cleft lip and palate, indicating a need for targeted care.

Key Points

  • 63.44% of children with cleft lip and palate showed no serious mental health problems, yet behavior issues were present.
  • Using the Brief Screening and Diagnostic Questionnaire, the analysis highlighted that 21.5% faced uncomplicated mental health problems.
  • An exploratory cross-sectional design allowed for a deeper understanding of health issues faced by affected children in Mexico.
  • Findings suggest further research is vital to improve care and support for children dealing with cleft lip and palate.

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García et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d90bc941e1c178a14f717chttps://doi.org/10.4103/jclpca.jclpca_3_25
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