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Preventing and treating homesickness.

Christopher A Thurber, Edward Walton,

    Pediatrics
    |January 4, 2007
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Homesickness is a common distress from separation from home, affecting all ages. Pediatricians can help prevent and treat this condition in children and adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Pediatrics
    • Child Development

    Background:

    • Homesickness is defined as distress and functional impairment due to separation from home and attachment figures.
    • It manifests as intense longing and intrusive thoughts of home, affecting nearly all individuals during separations.
    • Children, adolescents, and adults commonly experience homesickness when separated from familiar environments.

    Framework:

    • Pediatricians and healthcare professionals are crucial in guiding families through understanding, prevention, and treatment of homesickness.
    • The abstract outlines strategies for both planned separations (e.g., summer camp) and unanticipated or traumatic separations (e.g., hospitalization).

    Implementation:

    • For planned separations, specific techniques can be employed to mitigate the onset and severity of homesickness.

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  • In cases of unexpected or traumatic separations, established treatment strategies are available to manage the distress.

    • Implications:

    • Effective management of homesickness by healthcare providers can significantly improve adaptation during separations.
    • Understanding the etiology and applying evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies are vital for child and adolescent well-being.
    • This knowledge empowers healthcare professionals to support families experiencing homesickness, enhancing resilience and adjustment.