Week 2 - Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
How is developmental monitoring used in identifying at risk children?
A
Health professionals monitor a child’s developmental milestones, comparing them to typical benchmarks. Deviations from expected developmental patterns may raise concerns and prompt further investigation.
2
Q
What are the 8 steps of the mental state examination?
A
Behaviour and appearance
Speech
Mood and affect
Thought
Perception
Cognition
Insight and judgement
Risk