Child removal syndrome

Authors

Vikas Garg, University of WollongongFollow
Hitta Garg, University of WollongongFollow
Nagesh Brahmavar Pai, University of WollongongFollow
Rammohan Rao Malesu, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

63579

Publication Details

Garg, V., Garg, H., Pai, N. Brahmavar. & Malesu, R. (2012). Child removal syndrome. In RANZCP Abstracts, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 46 (S1), 37-37.

Abstract

Background: It is common knowledge under the law that children could be removed from the care of the mentaly ill mothers, if the authorities determine that a mother is putting her children at risk by her negligent behaviors. It is also known that the psychological impact on a mother can be significant and affects her mental state. Our policy aims at balancing the best interest of the mother and child.