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Precocious puberty (PP) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in school-age girls. It has been reported that there is an increased tendency for psychiatric disorders for early maturing girls. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of psychiatric problems and to investigate depression and anxiety levels, and self-concept characteristics in girls with PP.

Girls with PP (n = 41) and controls (n = 45) aged 7−11 years participated in this study. Psychiatric evaluations were conducted with semi-structured interviews. Behavioral and emotional problems were assessed using Child Behavior Check List and Teacher Report Form. Children’s Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children and Piers-Harris Children’s Self Concept Scale were administered, respectively.

Girls with PP had significantly more psychiatric diagnosis than controls (68.3 % vs 20 %, p < …