"This is not normal ... "--Signs that make the GP question the c...

Background. The GPs are uniquely placed to recognise children with mental problems and emotional stress that influence their well-being.

Objectives. The aim of the article is with focus on the GP's daily practice, to descript how the GP separates the healthy normal child's developmental crises from children with problems that need special attention and treatment.

Methods. A qualitative research design is used based on material from focus-group discussions and individual interviews with 28 GPs from...