Parent-child separation as a determinant of psychopathology in children: A Jamaican study

ABSTRACT

A large proportion (33.8) of children attending the Child Psychiarty Clinic (UHWI) were separated during their early childhood from parents or parent-figure. Separated children tended to be emotionally labile and anti-social. The largest number of children attending the clinic for treatment were within the 8-15 year age group. It is suggested that these children at risk be helped by means of social and psychological intervention. (AU)