Psychological Aspects and Mental Health Risks in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Defects—A Systematic Review
Cristina Tecar·Dafin Fior Mureşanu·Bianca-Elena Iftimie·Livia Livinț Popa·Maria Balea·Silvina Iluţ·Nicu Catalin Draghici·Lăcrămioara Eliza Chiperi
Background/Objectives: Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common congenital anomalies, and survival into adolescence and adulthood now exceeds 90%. Increasing evidence suggests that children and adolescents with CHD face elevated risks of psychological, psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. This systematic review aims to synthesize recent evidence on mental health outcomes, cognitive profiles, quality of life and associated risk factors in pediatric CHD. Methods: This review wa