Long-term physical conditions can put kids at risk of psychological problems

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Long-term physical conditions can put kids at risk of psychological problems

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Teenager and mother

MENTAL HEALTH

Children with chronic illnesses risk developing psychological problems, especially anxiety and depression; early identification and treatment may improve longer-term mental and physical health-related outcomes. Hiran Thabrew writes

Key points Children with chronic illnesses risk developing psychological problems, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and sub