week 5 mental health Flashcards
what is the second leading cause of death among adolescents
suicide
what are the common neurodevelopmental disorders
-ADHD
-Autism spectrum disorder
-Conduct disorder/oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
what is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder
ADHD
when is the diagnosis for ADHD usually made
usually before the age of 7
what are two stimulants that are used to treat ADHD
-Adderall
-Ritalin
what is one of the most important aspects when caring for a child with autism
Safety of the child
What are speculated causes of autism
-Advanced parental age
-Premature babies
-prenatal environment
-Genetics
what are risk factors for ODD
-over under child rearing
-Low IQ
-Child abuse
-Family conflict
-Antisocial parents
what medication is commonly used to treat ODD
SSRI’s
what are the 4 features of anxiety
-Interferes with child’s ability to enjoy life or complete ADL’s
-Reason behind the worry is unknown or unclear
-Logical explanations don’t decrease the worry
-Is made better by anxiety treatment
What is PTSD
Reactionary anxiety that occurs after a single or prolonged life threatening event or one that is perceived as such
what is the most common mental health condition in adolescence
Depression
which gender is most likely to engage in suicide an self harming
-Girls more likely to self harm
-Boys more likely to engage in suicide
what are the most common substances to abuse among children
Alcohol
Cannabis
Nicotine
what’s the difference between anorexia nervosa and ARFID
people with ARFID do not have body distortion
