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Somatisation in children

M E Garralda1

  • 1Academic Unit of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, St Mary's Hospital Medical School, London, U.K.

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
|January 1, 1996
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Childhood somatisation involves physical symptoms with potential links to family factors and psychiatric disorders. Effective treatments include cognitive-behavioural and family therapies, alongside pediatrician guidance.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Somatisation in childhood is a complex phenomenon.
  • It often presents with minor physiological dysfunction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
  • Family dynamics and parental psychological distress are recognized as significant factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on childhood somatisation.
  • To identify contributing factors and associated conditions.
  • To explore effective treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on childhood somatisation.
  • Analysis of family factors, psychiatric comorbidities, and social relationship anomalies.
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes for various interventions.

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Main Results:

  • Minor physiological dysfunction can be present in somatisation cases.
  • Associated psychiatric disorders are common but not universal.
  • Family factors like parental distress, illness behavior modeling, and social relationship issues are linked to somatisation.
  • Emotional closeness and togetherness around health matters within families show suggestive links.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood somatisation is influenced by a combination of physiological, psychological, and familial factors.
  • Cognitive-behavioural and family therapies show promise in treatment.
  • Sensitive advice from pediatricians is also beneficial.