Childhood and adolescent mental health Flashcards
1
Q
Why is childhood mental health so important?
A
By the time you are a young adult, almost all mental disorders have already developed.
2
Q
What is a formulation framework?
A
Thinking about all the factors that come into play in diagnosing mental health problem.
Predisposing: Family history?
Precipitating: Something happened immediately before person got upset.
Perpetuating: Wrong school environment keeps it going, not getting help, being off school every time and not facing the issue.
Protective: Are the mum and dad supportive?
3
Q
Are most CYP mental health disorders dimensional or categorical?
A
Most are dimensional.
