[The history of child and adolescent psychiatry in Austria : Essay about a long development]

The history of child and adolescent psychiatry in Austria is very short - it was established first in 1975, finally it achieved the status of a seperate specialisation in 2007. In earlier years the name of this specialty was used under the guise of scientific interest for malpractice and child abuse or child murder during the times of the 2nd World War.But also, the development after 1945 showed how long abviant ideas could survive. During the last decade CAP showed a formidable development, quality and support of patient care improved significantly. Also the scientific development and education in CAP improved. The Austrian Society for CAP developed - although exclusively privately run - into a professional and scientific society, which ist respected by politicians and society.