Exam 3 Flashcards
What influences abnormality?
-culture
-adults determine abnormality, not children
-some cultures more open to all childhood behaviors and expressions (Thai-Buddhist beliefs)
-some cultures stricter on what is “normal” in childhood expression (USA)
What aspects of culture influence the way children develop?
-Social learning through peers or adults
-What they see in the media (TV, books, movies)
-Religion
-School that you went to
When do we notice abnormality in children?
-Typically once entering school
-Behaviors at home are “tolerated” or not seen as problem behaviors
-Starting school = stressor -> onset of symptoms
-Resulting from identifiable trauma/stressor
-Abuse, neglect
-In children, emotional and verbal abuse shown to have just as significant effects as physical/sexual abuse
How many children are diagnosed with a mental health disorder?
-1 in 6 children (~18%) aged 2-8 has a mental, behavioral, or developmental d/o
-49.5% of adolescents have had a MH disorder at some point in their lives
-15% major depressive episode, 37% persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
-4% SUD, 3% illicit drug use d/o
-19% seriously consider suicide, 9% attempted suicide, 2.5% suicide attempt requiring medical treatment
What are the most common disorders for children to be diagnosed with?
-Learning disorders (11%)- impairments in reading, writing, and math
-ADHD (9.6% of children 6-11, 13.6% of adolescents 12-17)
What is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)?
-Characterized by chronically unstable mood, heightened irritability, intense disruptive behaviors in children ages 6-18
-Outbursts, tantrums, and aggression to meet needs not being met otherwise
Prevalence: 2.5% of children
What is the diagnostic criteria for DMDD?
-Severe recurrent temper outbursts that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation or provocation
-Outbursts are inconsistent w/ developmental level
-3+ outbursts a week
-Persistently irritable or angry
-Sxs for 12+ months
-Diagnosed between 6-18
-Sxs onset before 10
What are attachment-related disorders?
-Housed with trauma-related disorders
-Specific to children = attachment-related disorders
-Reactive Attachment Disorder
-Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
What is attachment theory?
Young children need to develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver for normal social and emotional development
What is secure attachment?
Reassured
May show distress at leave but soon recovers
Seek comfort in caregiver when frightened
Most common ~60%
What is ambivalent insecure attachment?
Very distressed at caregivers’ leave
Cannot depend on caregiver die to poor parental availability
Consider uncommon 7-15%
What is avoidant insecure attachment?
Avoid caregivers
Shows no preference for caregiver over a stranger
May be results of abusive or neglectful caregivers or who were punished by caregivers for seeking help of comfort when frightened
Roughly ~30%
What is RAD?
Characterized by a lack of social and emotional responsiveness and no desire to form relationships with or seek comfort from caregivers
What is DSED?
Characterized by the inability to form safe boundaries with strangers, over-emotionality, and demanding attention in new relationships
What are characteristics of a RAD diagnosis?
Extreme insufficient care
Rarely seeks or responds to comfort
Child is at least 9 months and evident before 5 years
Relatively rare <10% neglected children
What are characteristics of a DSED diagnosis?
Approaches and interacts with unfamiliar adults
Not limited to impulsivity
At lease 9 months old
What are the differences between RAD and DSED?
RAD: lack of emotionality, unpredictable responses, withdrawn form caregivers, no desire to connect with caregivers, doesn’t seek comfort, avoids eye/social contact
DSED: extreme emotionality, caregiver no different than stranger, rarely checks in with caregiver in unfamiliar settings, friendly, needy, clingy with strangers, invading social boundaries, demands attention
What are disruptive behavior disorders?
ODD and Conduct Disorder
-Two most common child and adolescent disorders seen in counseling practice
What are the conflict with authority types in disruptive behavior disorders?
Less severe: temper tantrum, arguing
Severe: ignore rules, noncompliance to authority
More Severe: school trauma, breaking curfew, running away
What are the types of destruction of property-threat issues with disruptive behavior disorders?
Less severe: shoplifting, lying
Severe: vandalism, fire setting
More severe: fraud, burglary, pit pocketing
What are the types of issues associated with aggression towards others with a disruptive behavior disorders?
Less severe: annoying others, playing rough
Severe: fighting, cruelty to animals
More severe: SA/rape, physical assault, murder
What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?
Characterized by defiant and disobedient behavior marked by hostile and negative demeanor
“Milder” form of conduct disorder
Typically targeted toward authority figures
Prevalence: 1-11%
What are the diagnostic criteria for ODD?
Angry or irritable for at least 6 months
Four or more symptoms
Targeted towards at least one individual who is not a sibling