Last weekend, I attended an academic conference as a symposiast. The theme was "What is occurring in the mind of children and parents?" A professor specialized in child psychiatry made a teaching session. Subsequently, three symposiasts including me made a presentation.
I mentioned some critical cases in the session. Indeed, I have experienced some criminal cases which were relevant to child abuse and mental health problems in children. While it is difficult to generalize the characteristics in each case, I believe most criminals who took his or her children's lives had
been quite normal. They were not psychopathic or sadistic. They truly loved their children. But, some factors such as the onset of psychiatric illness and children's mental condition destroyed their ordinary life.
Then, how can we prevent the tragedy? It is not easy to answer. I believe most cases felt solitude before committing the crime. They believed they would not be rescued by anyone. They did not trust anyone including themselves. Thus, there is an absolute need of supporters.
Unfortunately, the depressive state gets rid of the rational thought. In a depressive state, we feel guilty and desperate. We can hardly listen to other's words. Prevention and early intervention are essential not to deteriorate the severity of illness.
Symposium was successful. I have much learned about child psychiatry. Thanks for speakers and organizers.
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