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Child neglect and psychological abuse

Symptoms: Children presenting with the syndrome of failure to thrive are at risk for various forms of neglect or emotional abuse. Failure to thrive is characterized by children who fail to grow and develop normally or who have unexplained weight loss. In such evaluations, it is appropriate to consideration of child abuse as a factor. Psychological abuse may present with signs of childhood depression, including vague physical complaints sleep disorders eating disorders various forms of rebellious behaviors, including terrorizing or exploiting others difficulties in school Signs and tests: Text Continues Below See failure to thrive for the medical tests commonly associated with failure to grow normally. Children with suspected emotional abuse should be evaluated by a trained mental health professional. All neglected or psychologically abused children also need to be evaluated for other forms of physical abuse. The problems often co-exist.

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