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Working with facially disfigured children: a challenge in prevention
1Department of Psychiatry, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Summary
This review explores the psychology of appearance and offers prevention strategies for children with facial disfigurements. It draws on 15 years of psychiatric expertise with a pediatric craniofacial team.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pediatric Psychiatry
- Craniofacial Medicine
Background:
- The psychology of appearance significantly impacts child development.
- Facial disfigurements present unique psychosocial challenges for children.
- A growing body of literature addresses appearance psychology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on the psychology of appearance.
- To outline evidence-based prevention principles for clinicians.
- To support children with facial disfigurements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of appearance psychology.
- Synthesis of psychiatric consultation data.
- Analysis of 15 years of clinical experience.
Main Results:
- Understanding appearance psychology is crucial for intervention.
- Prevention principles can mitigate psychosocial distress.
- Multidisciplinary approaches are vital for craniofacial care.
Conclusions:
- Psychological support is essential for children with facial disfigurements.
- Prevention strategies should be integrated into craniofacial care.
- Continued research in appearance psychology is needed.