The psychiatrist explained in which situations you should see a doctor because of the child’s aggression 00:57

The main cause of child aggression is a certain physiological factor. This was told socialbites.ca by a psychiatrist, chief physician of the psychiatric clinic and Marcel Doditsa Child Psychiatry Clinic. Explained in what cases it is necessary to consult a doctor because of aggression in a child.

According to the expert, there are a large number of scientific approaches that systematize the types of child aggression. In practice, types of aggression are distinguished by their form of expression.

“The physical manifestation of child aggression – a child, usually a small child, harms by using his physical strength. The expressive manifestation of child aggression is expressed both verbally and non-verbally: gestures, body position, facial expression, style of speech, intonation. As a rule, the child is either unaware of the fact of aggression or completely denies it. The verbal manifestation of child aggression is expressed in verbal form: disagreements, blackmail, insults,” he explained.

As the doctor noted, the main cause of children’s aggression is a certain physiological factor: due to the imbalance between the processes of excitation and inhibition in the cerebral cortex.

“The predominance of the excitation process is the result of the immaturity of the parts of the cerebral cortex responsible for emotions. The child cannot cope with his emotions alone, ”the psychiatrist emphasized.

In some cases, the help of a child psychiatrist is necessary. For example, if a child has adjustment and behavior problems, increased anxiety, lack of self-control, regular emotional outbursts.

“Danger cymbals are isolation, apathy, depression, cruelty to other children and animals, poor self-control skills, verbal communication problems. Along with constant fears and phobias, obsessive repetitive actions, pinching and scratching yourself, pulling out your hair, biting your fingers, ”warned the doctor.

But we must not forget about the fact that for children of a certain age, preschoolers and schoolchildren, mischievous behavior is quite typical. Also, if the aggression of children is due to sufficient reasons, for example, the manifestation of injustice towards the child, then aggression is a completely natural reaction. The doctor said that the cause for concern may only be the regularity of aggressive behavior over a long period of time for no apparent reason.

“One of the main dangers of uncontrolled aggressive behavior is that it can cause mental disorders and also interfere with normal integration into society. As a result: a person exhibits inappropriate behavior and is prone to commit crimes. A personality disorder cannot be ruled out,” he warned.

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