Symptoms and disorders in children and adolescents

If your child has difficulty mastering important developmental steps, such as separation at kindergarten or school, a child-psychiatric verification is useful. Through specific support at an early stage, problems can often be positively influenced.

Parental separation or divorce, the loss of a family member, and even parents’ psychological problems and frequent conflicts within the family can heavily impact the inner life of children and adolescents.

Depression or anxiety disorders often go undetected in children and adolescents for a long time, which can lead to developmental disturbances. If a child appears listless, irritable, or often has stomach ache, they may be depressed.

Children who suffer from autism, e.g., Asperger’s syndrome, have problems interacting with other people. They find it difficult to understand what others think and feel. They need help forming social contacts and dealing with feelings.

If your baby simply cannot be soothed, cries excessively for no apparent reason, does not sleep well, or displays problems feeding, this may be due to a regulatory disturbance, especially in the first year of life.

Emotional problems often manifest themselves as physical symptoms such as a stomach ache or headaches in children and adolescents. Skin disorders, particularly eczema, or asthma can also be indicative of psychological stress.

Compulsive disorders usually begin in children between the ages of seven and twelve. Common compulsive symptoms are compulsive checking, compulsive orderliness and the compulsion to count, or obsessional washing. Prompt treatment can prevent the symptoms from becoming chronic.

Aggressive and oppositional behavior toward other children or adults may be an indication of abnormal social behavior. It is important to recognize the causes of this and to provide treatment promptly.

A partial performance disorder such as dyslexia (reading spelling difficulty LRS) or dyscalculia (weak arithmetic) can lead to mental and academic problems in children and young people. Qualified diagnostics and cooperation with the school often help.

Feelings and food are very strongly linked. Disorders in eating behavior among children and adolescents include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Girls are twice as susceptible to these disorders as boys.

ADHD and ADD are characterized by the following symptoms: Difficulty concentrating, impulsivity, and often physical restlessness or a strong compulsion for movement. Treatment depends on how strongly the syndrome affects day-to-day life.

Whichever individual psychological problems your child may have – I can help you.

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