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[Early childhood mental disorders: excessive crying, sleep and feeding disorders, and interventions using the "Munich

Margret Ziegler1, Ruth Wollwerth de Chuquisengo2,3, Volker Mall1

  • 1Sozialpädiatrisches Zentrum und Klinik für Sozialpädiatrie, Kbo-Kinderzentrum München, Heiglhofstr. 65, 81377, München, Deutschland.

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|July 4, 2023
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Infant mental health issues like excessive crying, sleep, and feeding problems affect 20% of young children, increasing risks for later disorders. Specialized clinics offer crucial support to stressed families, preventing severe outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Mental Health

Context:

  • 20% of healthy infants and toddlers experience mental health challenges.
  • Higher prevalence of feeding and sleep issues in premature or neurologically impaired infants.
  • Parent-child relationship strain, parental exhaustion, and helplessness are common.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the prevalence and risks associated with early childhood mental health problems.
  • To introduce specialized outpatient clinics for infant behavioral issues.
  • To emphasize the role of these clinics in preventing severe developmental and psychological disorders.

Summary:

  • Early childhood mental health problems, including inconsolable crying, sleep, and feeding difficulties, affect a significant portion of infants and toddlers.
  • These issues are more common in vulnerable populations and can lead to long-term internalizing and externalizing disorders.
  • Parental stress is high, impacting the parent-child relationship.
  • Specialized 'cry-baby' clinics provide low-threshold support, utilizing attachment-based interventions.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated psychosocial stress in families, increasing demand for these services.

Impact:

  • Early intervention in infant mental health can prevent neglect, maltreatment, and secondary psychological disorders.
  • Support for families improves parent-infant relationships and parental well-being.
  • Specialized clinics offer vital resources for at-risk families, particularly during periods of increased societal stress like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords:
Excessive cryingFeeding disordersParent–child psychotherapyParent–child relationshipSleeping disorders

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