Table 6.
The negative psychological impact of children’s custody with their father post-court.
| Psychological impact of custody with their father post-court | Article |
|---|---|
| Attempted suicide | 9, 20 |
| Suicidal ideation | 9, 13, 19 |
| Self-injury | 5, 20 |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 9, 19 |
| Depression | 9 |
| Anxiety | 5, 9, 19, 21 |
| Aggressive behaviour | 5, 13, |
| Naughty behaviour | 13, 22 |
| Poor mental health conditions | 9, 20 |
| Wetting themselves | 1, 5, 13, 22 |
| Unsettled behaviour following contact | 4, 5, 13, 15, 22 |
| Nightmares | 5, 22 |
| No appetite | 13 |
| Sleep problems | 13, 22 |
| Stress-related skin reactions | 5 |
| Falling academic grades | 7, 9, 11 |
| Unable to attend school | 9 |
| Low levels of self-confidence | 7, |
| Withdrawn | 13 |
| Developmental challenges | 9, 22 |
| Struggling with peer relationships | 5, 9 |