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Table 1 Reduced version of PSYCa 3–6 – 22

From: A rapid screening tool for psychological distress in children 3–6years old: results of a validation study

The modality of response was 0, 1 or 2 (never, sometimes, often) for each item

0

1

2

1. The child stutters

0

1

2

2. The child refuses to eat repeatedly

0

1

2

3. The child wakes up frequently, insomnia

0

1

2

4. The child is absent, seems somewhere else or in “his world”, has difficulties to interact with you

0

1

2

5. The child had a bad dream or a nightmare that comes often

0

1

2

6. The child is frightened, worried, anxious

0

1

2

7. The child has difficulty to be clean (pee, poop)

0

1

2

8. The child refuses to separate with one of his parents, siblings etc.

0

1

2

9. The child eats too much

0

1

2

10. The child does not speak or very little, his language is very different from children of his age

0

1

2

11. The child refuses to eat certain foods and chooses what to eat at every meal

0

1

2

12. The child has difficulty falling asleep

0

1

2

13. The child has outbursts, have uncontrolled movements for no apparent reason

0

1

2

14. The child complains of pain or complains about his body without obvious medical reason

0

1

2

15. The child is unable to sit still, he moves constantly

0

1

2

16. The child refuses to leave the household

0

1

2

17. The child is tired, discouraged

0

1

2

18. The child's behavior is really too aggressive, he is violent (at home and / or outside)

0

1

2

19. The child isolates himself or often moves away from others

0

1

2

20. The child is easily overwhelmed by his emotions anger, sadness fraternal jealousy etc.

0

1

2

21. The child plays repetitive games or activities

0

1

2

22. The child runs away or avoids sounds, images or specifics situations