Diagnosis and Symptoms
Trouble focusing, being very active, and acting without thinking are key signs of this disorder.
What is ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Having a parent with a mental disorder increases risk due to this factor.
What is family history?
Sleep problems are common in many childhood disorders and affect this basic need.
What is rest?
Reward systems and consequences are used in this type of therapy for children.
What is behavior therapy?
True or False: Kids with mental disorders just need to “try harder.”
What is False?
Difficulty with social interaction and repetitive behaviors are signs of this condition.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Exposure to abuse or neglect in childhood is an example of this type of risk factor.
What is trauma?
Severe anxiety in kids can lead to frequent this physical complaint. (aka kids complain about this when they get anxiety)
What are stomachaches?
This type of therapy helps kids change negative thinking patterns.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
True or False: ADHD is caused only by bad parenting
What is a myth?
A child who refuses to speak in certain social situations but talks normally at home may have this disorder.
What is Selective Mutism?
Brain development differences are considered this type of cause.
What are neurological factors?
Eating disorders can cause unhealthy loss of this important body measure.
What is body weight?
Involving parents in sessions is called this kind of treatment approach.
What is family therapy?
Thinking kids with autism don’t have emotions is this kind of incorrect belief.
What is a stereotype?
Frequent temper outbursts and constant irritability beyond what is typical for age describe this disorder.
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder?
Poor peer relationships or bullying fall under this category of causes.
What are social/environmental factors?
Long-term stress in youth can weaken this system that fights illness.
What is the immune system?
Schools may provide extra help through plans like this (IEPs or 504 plans).
What are educational supports/accommodations?
True or False: Children with mental health disorders can improve with support and treatment.
What is True?
A teen who restricts food intake and has an intense fear of gaining weight may have this disorder.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
Complications before or during birth (like low oxygen) are known as this type of risk factor.
What are prenatal/perinatal factors?
Self-harm behaviors increase the risk of this serious outcome.
What is injury?
This type of professional prescribes medication and monitors mental health in children and teens.
What is a child psychiatrist?
True or False: ADHD only affects school performance
What is False?