Mentalno zdravlje djece razvedenih roditelja

Abstract

Parental separation and divorce significantly impact children's mental health. Children who experience their parents’ divorce face multiple stressors that intensify the risk of developing adjustment problems, as well as internalized and externalized problems. This article describes several stressors associated with divorce, such as inefficient parenthood, interparental conflicts, and family economic problems. Additionally, specific internalized and externalized problems are outlined, such as anxiety, depression, behavioural problems, and poor academic achievement. This article summarizes their development, manifestation, and recommended treatments. It also presents multiple risk and protective factors, and describes their effect on children's mechanisms for coping with parental divorce.