Child Psychiatry
Introduction Child Psychiatry: Psychiatric disorders in children present are different from those of adults, since they arise in complex and intimate family relationships, and are influenced by the stage of child development. Children also present particular challenges for evaluation and treatment. Psychiatric disorders present in childhood or adolescence are listed in Table 1. Pervasive developmental [...]
Child Abuse and Neglect
Effects on Child Development, Brain Development, Psychopathology, and Interpersonal Relationships Neglect, physical violence and sexual abuse (broadly called child abuse) have profound and long-term development of a child. The long-term effects of chronic early maltreatment in a caregiving relationship (also called complex PTSD) a child can be seen in higher rates of psychiatric disorders, higher [...]
