- The document discusses the risks faced by children with parents who have psychiatric problems or addictions. Over 864,000 parents in the Netherlands have psychiatric problems, affecting 1.6 million children. Parents may exhibit a range of psychiatric symptoms that impact their children. - Children of parents with psychiatric problems or addictions are at risk of developing mild to long-term severe problems themselves. They may experience traumatic events, instability, and impacts to their development. - Factors that increase risks for children include the severity and duration of a parent's symptoms, low family functioning, an unstable home environment, and the child having their own emotional or behavioral issues. Collaboration and addressing both family and individual needs can help provide better care.

1. Parents with psychiatric problems, addictions and their children risks at both sides L.H.Wenselaar, (child)psychiatrist [email_address] [email_address] 04-06-2009,the Hague