Psych Flashcards
3 developmental disorders?
ADHD
Autism Spectrum disorders
Mental Retardation
Psychiatric disorders? 8
Somatoform Disorders
Anxiety , PTSD, phobias, OCD
Depression , Bipolar
Schizophrenia
Pseudoseizures are a symptom of which Disorder?
Conversion Disorder
What is the most common depressive mood disorder in children and adolescents?
Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood
What is the mainstay of treatment for ADHD
Stimulants
what does PSYCH stand for
Parent Child interactions
School – academically, behaviorally, socially
Youth – peers, friendships, relationships
Casa – things at home..siblings..stress
Happiness – how would you describe your mood? Your childs mood?
what is PSYCH
surveillance you can ask parents and child
what is A characteristic cluster of signs and symptoms that are associated with subjective distress or maladaptive behavior
Psych d/o
what presents asLoss of interest, feelings of worthlessness, decreased energy, crying spells, irritability, isolation, low self esteem.
depression
can depression present with somatic symptoms
yes d/t the inability to tolerate sadness
what May present with running away, self destructive behavior, drug abuse, sexual acting out, delinquency.
depression
depression may have change in 4 things
attitude, sleep, appetite, friends
what are comorbidities of depression? 4
ADHD, conduct disorders, anxiety, substance abuse
what is Beck?
what is Reynolds?
Depression rating scales
what should be part of Ddx of depression? 4
Hypothyroid
Substance abuse
Eating disorder
2ndary to medical illness
What are complications of depression? 4
suicide , school performance, loss of friends, family tension
what are treatments for depression? 3
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
Referral for psychotherapy , medications SSRI
what is the most frequent psych d/o in kids?
ADHD
what is dysthymic d/o?
chronic, milder form of depression, sx present for at least a year
what is the most common depressive mood d/o in kids?
Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
what has Symptoms that start within 3 months of an identifiable stressor (e.g., loss of a relationship), with distress in excess of what would be expected and interference with social, occupational, or school functioning. (last less than 6 months)
Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
what is Variable course of mood instability combined with aggressive behavior and impulsivity
bipolar disorder
what d/o may be dx as a kid but its really BP d/o
ADHD
what is Manic or hypomanic moods can be high energy level, difficulty concentrating, hypersexual activity, decreased sleep
Bipolar d/o
what is very often comorbid with adhd?
bipolar d/o
if kid has Problems with friends, impulsivity, criminal activity, legal difficulties what should you think
Bipolar d/o
how do you treat bipolar do
mood stabilizers (lithium)
what is the 3rd leading cause of death in adolescent
suicide
what is a black box warning of antidepressants
suicide
what is the most commonly used method of suicide
firearms
what is most commonly associated with mood d/o
Suicide
who is at highest risk of suicide
white adolescent males
when is the onset of schizophrenia
middle to late teens - early 30’s
when do signs of schizophrenia begin?
Sx usually begin after puberty
Childhood onset rare, more likely to be boys
1degree relatives have 10X risk of what?
schizophrenia
what should psychotic symptoms warrant? - what diseases?2
medical evaluation for neurologic disease (MRI, EEG), metabolic disease, wilsons disease
what are psychotic symtoms in children?
Children often have learning disorders, delusions, disorganized thoughts
what are psychotic symptoms in adolescents
hard to diff from mania
how do you treat schizophrenia
with antipsychotic
what helpsreduce hallucinations, delusions in schizophrenia
Supportive reality based focus in relationships
what Overlaps with ADHD, substance abuse, learning disabilities, mood disorders, family dysfunction
conduct d/o
if there is Boy with a turbulent home life and academic difficulties what should you think
conduct d/o