Child Psychiatry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the classification of child psychiatric disorders?
A
Emotional symptoms
Behavioral disorders
Developmental delays
Relationship difficulties
2
Q
What are the etiologies of child psychiatric disorders?
A
Genetics (80%)
Physical disease - brain
Family
Poor parenting Family conflicts Separation divorce Absence or loss bereavement Parental illness Orphanage care Child abuse
Social and Cultural Lifestyle change School Bullying Peers Racism
3
Q
What are the General treatment aspects in childhood psychiatry?
A
Education and environment
Psychological
Pharmacologic (last line)
Social interventions
Behavioral therapy <7 years Cognitive behavioral therapy > 7 years Interpersonal therapy Psychodynamic psychotherapy Family therapy Group therapy Play and art therapy
4
Q
What are the pharmacologic treatment options in child psychiatric disorders?
A
STIMULANTS
adhd
Asd
ANTIDEPRESSANTS SSRI depression Anxiety disorders and OCD enuresis TCAD tics Bulimia nervosa
ANTIPSYCHOTIC schizophrenia Asd Tics and Tourette’s Bipolar
MOOD STABILIZER
bipolar
Asd
ALPHA AGONISTS
tics and Tourette’s
5
Q
What is the broad classification of child psychiatric disorders?
A
Emotional disorders
Behavioral disorders
Developmental disorders
