Mind the heart - emotional and behavioural difficulties in Danish children and adolescents with ventricular septal defects

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of emotional and behavioral difficulties in children with ventricular septal defects compared to the general population.
• Comparison of emotional and behavioral difficulties between children with VSDs and those without
• Assessment of mental health support needs
• Identification of gaps in current interventions
• Children with VSDs show significantly more emotional difficulties than peers
• Children with VSDs demonstrate higher rates of behavioral difficulties
• Findings emphasize the urgent need for mental health interventions