Case 28-1974

Presentation of CaseA 13-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital because of altered behavior and mood.She was well until two weeks previously, when she was noted to be apathetic, with inappropriate responses at times. She wandered away aimlessly on several occasions and was returned home by friends. One week before entry she became withdrawn. During the three days preceding admission she remained in bed and slept almost continuously.There were reports of the recent use of drugs among the patient's friends. She had ridden a horse on Cape Cod during the few months before admission; there was no . . .