PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
Psychosocial Problems
Causes
Physical or emotional stress
· Birth defects
· Physical injury
· Inconsistent and contradictory child rearing practices.
· Marital conflict.
· Child abuse and neglect, overindulges.
· Chronic illness.
Criteria for decision making-
(1) Age.
(2) Frequency
(3) Intensity
(4) Number of symptoms
(5) Degree of functional impairment.
Management
(1) Anticipatory guidance during periods of stress may considerably help children and their families for a positive outcome. E.g. Surgery, divorce e.t.c.
(2) Children should allow expressing their feelings or encouraging doing so, rather than being told to be a good girl or a brave boy.
Psychosomatic Illness
Psychological conflict that significantly alters
Anxiet
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