Psychosocial short stature

The psychosocial dwarfism (formerly psychosocial dwarfism ) is a by deprivation related growth disorder. It occurs mainly in neglected children, abused street children and so-called wolf children .

Triggering factors

A combination of malnutrition , disturbed biological rhythms, sleep disorders and emotional reactions are discussed as triggers .

therapy

The therapy consists in eliminating the disease-causing environmental conditions on the one hand and promoting development on the other. It may be necessary to place the child in a foster family.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Nikolaus Barth: Maltreated or abused as a child: Mental health consequences extend into adulthood pdf  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (June 21, 2012: link incorrect)  
2. ↑ Hans-Christoph Steinhausen , 2006: Mental disorders in children and adolescents - textbook of child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy . Elsevier, Urban & Fischer-Verlag; P. 323ff.

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