Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Flashcards
What percent of adolescents consider suicide?
20%
Does depression self resolve?
It can
True or false: brain structures can change with prolonged depression
True
Do most schools have suicide prevention programs?
Not most, but getting better
True or false: irritability as a symptom of depression is much more common in children
True
True or false: inattentiveness is not a common manifestation of depression in children
False–must r/o depression prior to diagnosing ADHD
What must always be r/o with suspected depression in children?
Substance abuse or medical condition
Can schizophrenia appear similar to depression or bipolar mania?
Yes
What are the criteria for MDD in children? (9)
- Fatigue
- Concentration difficulties
- Guilt
- Recurrent thoughts of death
- Anhedonia
- depressed Mood
- Psychomotor agitation
- Appetite changed
- Sleep disturbance
(FC GRAMPAS)
How many criteria are needed to diagnose MDD in children? How long must s/sx last?
Five symptoms for 2 weeks
Which is more common in MDD: weight loss or gain?
Weight loss
Which is more common in MDD: hypersomnia or hyposomnia
Hypersomnia
True or false: to meet the criteria for MDD, children can have irritability instead of depressed mood
True
What are the mood differences from adult MDD?
More irritable and labile
True or false: anhedonia is not a key marker in childhood MDD
False
Do children often verbalize feelings of sadness?
no
True or false: somatic complaints are common in childhood MDD
True
True or false: kids with MDD have an increased sensitivity to criticism, and poor focus
True
Why can a learning disability cause MDD?
Major part of self-worth at this age
What is the average length of depression?
7-9 months
What percent of childhood MDD remit by 2 years?
90%
What is the chance of recurrence of MDD in children at 2 and 5 years?
40% by 2 years
60-70% by 5 years
True or false: depression caught early is usually more treatable
False–usually more of a chronic, recurrent issue
What percent of children with MDD have one or more comorbid psychiatric conditions?
40-70%
Substance abuse is preceded by MDD by how many years on average?
5 years
What are the major mental health issues with marijuana use?
More anhedonia, apathy
What is double depression?
Dysthymia + MDD
What is the comorbidity of MDD + dysthymia?
Increased suicidality
Worse social impact
PTSD in the pediatric population often mimics what other psychiatric condition
ADHD
What is the common manifestation of trauma in kids?
Reenact the trauma
What is the key distinguishing factor for deciding therapy vs medical treatment for MDD?
Severity–psychotherapy first, add drugs if severe
What is the MOA of bupropion?
Increased NE and dopamine
What are the two SSRIs that are FDA approved in children, and are first line?
Lexapro (escitalopram) and prozac (fluoxetine)
Why is it that bupropion is useful for the treatment of ADHD and depression?
Increased NE and dopamine which is similar to amphetamine
What doses of SSRIs must be prescribed for OCD (high or lower than for MDD)? How long does this take to take effect for OCD?
Much higher
Takes months to take full effect
Neurovegetative s/sx benefit from what particular SSRI?
Fluoxetine
What antidepressant has an increased risk of seizures?
Bupropion
What is the major adverse effects of SSRIs?
- Disinhibition
- GI bleed