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    Area of Science:

    • Child psychology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Clinical psychology

    Background:

    • Psychological or emotional maltreatment is a challenging and prevalent form of child abuse and neglect.
    • Caregiver behaviors, including omissions and commissions, negatively affect child development (cognitive, social, emotional, physical).
    • Psychological maltreatment is linked to attachment disorders, developmental and educational problems, socialization issues, disruptive behavior, and later psychopathology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence and consequences of psychological maltreatment in children.
    • To discuss potential interventions and prevention strategies.
    • To emphasize the role of pediatricians in identifying and supporting at-risk families.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on psychological maltreatment.
    • Discussion of intervention effectiveness, including evidence-based programs and psychotherapeutic approaches.
    • Emphasis on assessment, child safety, and supportive family interventions.

    Main Results:

    • No specific evidence-based interventions to prevent psychological maltreatment have been identified.
    • Interventions reducing overall child maltreatment, like Nurse Family Partnership, may be beneficial.
    • Universal and targeted interventions promoting positive parenting and parental sensitivity are crucial for prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of psychological maltreatment is critical due to its high prevalence and serious consequences.
    • Pediatricians play a vital role in recognizing psychological maltreatment and supporting families.
    • Prevention strategies should combine universal parenting promotion with targeted interventions for parental sensitivity.