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Nascer e Crescer
versión impresa ISSN 0872-0754versión On-line ISSN 2183-9417
Resumen
RODRIGUES, Sara Gomes; PINTO, Pedro Samuel y MARTINS, Vânia Miranda. Shattered maternal identity and early childhood depression. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2023, vol.32, n.2, pp.137-140. Epub 30-Jun-2023. ISSN 0872-0754. https://doi.org/10.25753/birthgrowthmj.v32.i2.26225.
Introduction:
Depression in early childhood was first described by Spitz in 1940. The literature reports an association between depressive symptoms in infants and early affective deprivation, pinpointing maternal depression as a major risk factor. However, there is little evidence on the impact of maternal comorbid depression and gender dysphoria on the risk of depression in early childhood.
Case report:
A 25-month-old toddler was referred to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Department for persistent irritability and sleep disturbances. His mother had persistent depressive disorder and had never felt comfortable in her role as a mother, struggling with caregiving and responding to the child’s emotional needs. During follow-up, maternal symptoms of gender dysphoria were identified.
Discussion:
Mother-infant bonding and responsive caregiving are essential for adequate socioemotional development.
Palabras clave : child neglect; depressive disorder; gender dysphoria.
