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Childhood Disorders I/II Flashcards

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intrinsic factors affecting development

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physical status
intellect
temperament
affect modulation
control behavior
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extrinsic factors affecting development

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culture

environment

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Freud

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psychosexual development

exp. oral fixation

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Paiget

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cognitive development

exp. child capable of assessing amount of water in beaker

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Erickson

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psychosocial development

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Kohlberg

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moral development

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unique characteristic of child mental health

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represents gene-enviro interactions

affects family relationships and vice versa

early tx reduces mortality/morbidity

sources of resilience/risk influence occurrence and course of MH issues

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sources of resilience

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high intelligence

physical attractiveness

talent/special skills

family support

community support

^all attract more attention from ADULTS

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sources of risk

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poverty

multiple moves/immigration

post-separation conflicts

family violence

community disruption

poor resource availability

^all that are disruptive/decrease parents’ availability

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types of child and adolescent MH disorders

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  1. autism spectrum disorder
  2. anxiety disorders
  3. depression
  4. trauma
  5. attention deficit hyperactive disorder
  6. eating disorders
  7. substance abuse
  8. self-harm behavior
  9. learning disability
  10. early-onset schizophrenia
  11. pediatric bipolar disorder
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Autism spectrum disorder

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  • Social communication deficits
  • Restricted interests/behaviors
  • Present since very early age
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High co-morbidities of autism

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intellectual disability*
language difficulties
anxiety disorders

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Prognosis of autism depends on what?

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depends on language development and intellectual capacity

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anxiety disorders

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Sx: excessive worry interfering with function

  • separation anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and social phobia, AVOIDANCE
- Somatic complaints
disruptive symptoms (tantrums), academic failure
  • 5% of children
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Tx of anxiety disorders

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. other therapies + SSRIs

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Depression

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  • suicidal/aggressive/irritable behavior (stemming from sadness/helplessness/low self-esteem)
  • sleeping issues
  • risk of academic failure, poor relationship, and less than optimal occupational outcome
  • 3% of children; 5-8% of adolescents.
  • lifetime prevalence by end of adolescence: 20%
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Tx of depression

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Psychotherapy + SSRIs

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Adolescent Suicide risk fx

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females attempt suicide more

males complete suicide more

previous attempts increase risk

self-mutilation assoc w/ attempts

early childhood abuse, current behavior problems, disinhibition secondary to intoxication

chronic difficulties and recent acute stressor

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Types of suicide attempts

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  • impulsive angry rxn to an immediate situation
  • behavioral response to a desire for relief (exp. relief from depression/tourette sx, etc)
  • attempt based upon a considered wish to die
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attention deficit hyperactive disorder(ADHD)

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sx: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, disorganization
problems in at least 2 settings

  • comorbidity: learning disorders, substance abuse
  • 5-12% of children worldwide
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Tx of ADHD

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stimulants, school support, parent support

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conduct disorder

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  • boys
  • rights of others or social norms are violated
  • limited pro-social emotions: lack of remorse, guilt, and empathy
  • can develop into antisocial personality and lifelong of criminality
  • associated w/ poor family relations and parental supervision, substance abuse
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Tx of conduct disorder

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home-based, intensive family treatment leads to 75% recovery (but very hard to obtain tx thru insurance)

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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Abuse, neglect, observing domestic violence, accidents, illness (including hospitalizations)

Sx: hypervgilance, avoidance, and re-experiencing

“The Great Masquerader” (can look like ADHD, bipolar, depression, anxiety)

Co-morbidity: depression, substance abuse, risk-taking behavior

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Tx of PTSD

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psychotherapy

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pediatric bipolar disorder

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  • can occur in childhood and adolescence
  • mood fluctuations associated w/ marked irritability, temper outbursts and impulsivity
  • can be difficult to treat and is often chronic
  • frequently in families w/ other member with Bipolar Disorder (complicates tx)
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substance abuse

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  • indicative of other psychiatric disorder
  • use of multiple substances is common
  • has declined in youth in past 15 yrs
  • assoc w/ poor fam relations and parental supervision
    tx: building family relations and child/adolescent’s capabilities
  • use of marijuana has been increasing

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