depression and anxiety Flashcards
What is the critical period for mental health disorders?
Childhood and adolescence is a critical period, marking peak onset for many disorders.
What are the key symptoms of Major Depression in youth?
Persistent depressed mood (can present as irritability in youth), loss of interest, plus at least 5 symptoms lasting minimum 2 weeks.
What are the three subtypes of depression identified in young people?
1) Severe: high prevalence of all symptoms
2) Moderate: fewer symptoms, lower rates of suicidal ideation
3) Somatic: lower rates of depressed mood/suicidal ideation but high rates of sleep disturbance and decreased concentration.
What are the main types of anxiety disorders?
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Specific Phobia
- Panic Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder.
What are the gold standard diagnostic tools for anxiety and depression?
ADIS for Anxiety, Kiddie-SADS for Depression.
What is the primary psychological treatment for anxiety and depression?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), though effectiveness is more promising for anxiety than depression.
How does sleep affect future mental health?
Sleep patterns at age 15 (including total sleep time, daytime sleepiness, and night-time waking) predicted future anxiety and depression.
What proportion of children with anxiety disorders don’t access professional help?
Approximately 2/3 of children with anxiety disorders do not access professional help.
What are the key barriers for parents seeking help?
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health problems
- Views and attitudes towards services (including stigma)
- Family circumstances.
How effective is online parent-led CBT compared to traditional methods?
Recent trials showed online parent-led CBT was non-inferior to traditional methods, while using less therapist time (185.93 minutes vs 308.57 minutes).
