The Difficult Child Syndrome
From: Geha Mental Health Center, Petah Tikva. gshoval@clalit.org.il
Harefuah
- Publish Date: Jan 2005
- ISSN: 0017-7768
- Volume: 144
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 29-33, 70
- Medium: Print
- Language:
- Citation (JAMA): Shoval Gal, Manor Iris, Tyano Sam, et al. The Difficult Child Syndrome. Harefuah Jan 2005;144:29-33, 70
Abstract
Many children are referred to the psychiatrist with the title of the “difficult child”. Behind that popular and nonscientific description hide several major psychiatric syndromes, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, disruptive behavior disorders, mood disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder. This article reviews the different clinical faces of these disorders, their differential diagnoses, comorbidity and prognosis. These disorders are very prevalent and have long-term consequences on the process of development of the child. Acquaintance with the disorders, early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and improve the prognosis.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Child Behavior Disorders, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Mood Disorders
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