title: [Infant psychiatry - more reality than tale].
abstract: In early childhood, the ability of the parent and the child to adapt to each other's needs during early interaction is essential for a healthy mental development.The parent's ability to carry out adequate early interaction may be compromised because of various problems. Positive, shared emotional experiences with the parent can protect the child's mental health. Severe or prolonged problems in baby care, interaction or behavior of the infant may result in the development of a psychic disorder in the infant. Infant psychiatric diagnosis and treatment plan are based on clinical examination of the child and the family and evaluation of the need for support.
authors.forename: Kaija
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Puura
authors.forename: Tuula
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tamminen
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010287:Parent-Child Relations