Diagnosis
This mood occurs "most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad, empty, hopeless) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful). (Note: In children and adolescents, can be irritable mood.)"
"Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day"
"Recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation"
Does not meet criteria for other diagnosis in this specific class or you do not have sufficient information to make more of a specific diagnosis
Unspecified Depressive Disorder
Clinicians here specialize in crisis intervention.
They provide urgent assessment to determine level of care, safety planning, and if needed, start referring to an ongoing provider.
Critical Assessment and Treatment Team (CAT-C)
One of the most common and studied forms of psychotherapy
Takes a triggering event and connects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Helps you become aware of negative thinking
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
"The individual finds it difficult to control the worry."
"Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance)."
Does not meet criteria for other diagnosis in this specific class or you do not have sufficient information to make more of a specific diagnosis
Unspecified Anxiety Disorder
Primary diagnosis for the child is a mood or anxiety one
Services offered: Psychiatry, Outpatient counseling, IOP, DBT, and Anxiety and Avoidance Program
Mood and Anxiety Program (MAP)
One of the principals of this therapy is Roll with Resistance
Helps resolve ambivalence
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
"The development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s) occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s)."
"The stress-related disturbance does not meet the criteria for another mental disorder and is not merely an exacerbation of a preexisting mental disorder."
"These symptoms or behaviors are clinically significant, as evidenced by one or both of the following: 1. Marked distress that is out of proportion to the severity or intensity of the stressor, taking into account the external context and the cultural factors that might influence symptom severity and presentation. 2. Significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. "
Adjustment Disorders
Intensive Home Based Treatment Team
This team is for youths with recent hospitalizations for concerns of hurting themselves/others or chronic mental health concerns
Goal is help with safety and stability in the home
Family Based Intensive Treatment (FBIT)
In this therapy, you move your eyes in a specific direction
This therapy is to help process trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
"Severe recurrent temper outbursts manifested verbally (e.g., verbal rages) and/or behaviorally (e.g., physical aggression toward people or property) that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation or provocation."
"The temper outbursts are inconsistent with developmental level."
"The diagnosis should not be made for the first time before age 6 years or after age 18 years."
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Provides Emotional Support to Parents/Caregivers
Apart of the Child's Treatment Team
Helps advocate and provide resources to parents/caregivers
Parent Support Specialist
Short term and goal focused
Helps develop change by creating solutions rather than focusing on problems
Solution Focused