F90-F98: Behavioural and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

F93: Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood

Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood are a group of mental health issues originating during childhood. These disorders can manifest through a variety of symptoms including excessive worry, fear, sadness, or irritability, and are typically accompanied by notable impairments in areas such as school performance, relationships, or activities of daily life. The exact causes of these disorders can vary widely, but they often involve a complex interplay of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Some types of emotional disorders with a specific onset in childhood include separation anxiety disorder, selective mutism, and childhood onset fluency disorder. Over time, without appropriate intervention, these conditions can progress or morph into other mental health conditions. It’s important to understand that these disorders are not a normal part of childhood or adolescence, and they are different from the usual emotional ups and downs kids experience as they grow and develop.