Risks in families

Risks in families are considered with regard to parenting skills and sensitivity to the needs of children. Parental abuse and misuse as well as psychological impairments of the parents are considered to be special burdens for child ...

Effects of early daycare on children’s attachment security and social-emotional development

This article provides an overview of the current state of research on the effects of early daycare on children’s attachment security and social-emotional ...

Child maltreatment and specific risk and protective factors of fathers

The topic of child neglect and abuse has moved into the focus of public attention and research. Although it is known that fathers can influence the lives of their children in a ...

Determinants of parental sensitivity

Parental sensitivity is one key skill in bringing up toddlers and contributes to healthy child development. Research has determined many risk and protective factors for parental sensitivity. In addition to those ...

Comparison of mental abnormalities in children of mentally ill parents from different points of view: Effects of a manualized family intervention

The central criterion to evaluate the intervention program CHIMPs is the mental health of the participating ...

Health insurance expenses caused by adolescents with a diagnosis of conduct disorder

This study is based on data from a large German statutory health insurance organization. The index group (IG; N=665) consisted of patients aged 13 – 18 years with ...

Who becomes a psychotherapist for children and adolescents?

This article presents results from a survey of n=272 prospective psychotherapists for children and adolescents. Additionally, statistical data from the cooperating vocational training institutes ...