Colic of the newborn and psychopathology: is there a relationship?

Published

2005-12-01

How to Cite

de Lucas Taracena, M. T., & Montañés Rada, F. (2005). Colic of the newborn and psychopathology: is there a relationship?. Revista De Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil, 22(4), 143–148. Retrieved from https://aepnya.eu/index.php/revistaaepnya/article/view/69

Issue

Section

Review article

Authors

  • M. T. de Lucas Taracena Fundación Hospital Alcorcón (Madrid)
  • F. Montañés Rada Fundación Hospital Alcorcón (Madrid)

Keywords:

Colic, persistent crying, temperament, behaviour, hyperactivity, mother-infant relationship

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to clarify the concept of infantile colic and to investigate if this excessive crying is associated with an increased risk for hyperactivity or behaviour problems in later life. Persistence and implications of parent-infant, or family interaction problems are also discussed.

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