Preventing Seperation Anxiety Disorder
Preventing Schizophrenia
Preventing Eating Disorders
Preventing Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Preventing Depression
100
•Change in environment •Stressful situations •Over-protective parent
Causes for separation anxiety disorder in children
100
True
True or False: Genetics do not insure that children will have a mental disorder.
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Characterized by a refusal to maintain a body weight above the minimum normal weight for one's age and height; an intense fear of becoming obsese that does not diminish with weight loss; body image distortion; and undue self-evaluation based on weight or body shape.
What is anorexia nervosa.
100
A child or teen who has a persistent pattern of tantrums, arguing, and angry or disruptive behavior toward you and other authority figures, he or she may have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
100
Characterized by intense sadness,feelings of futility,and worthlessness, and withdrawal from others.
What is depression.
200
If you learn about how your child experiences this disorder, you can more easily sympathize with his or her struggles.
Education for parents can help the child deal with separation anxiety disorder
200
What is genetic predisposition and environmental stressors in child's early life.
What are the causes of Schizophrenia
200
Cardiac arrhythmias, low blood pressure, slow heart rates.
What is side effects of an eating disorder.
200
False
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is usually required in adulthood.
200
A mood-state characterized by increased energy, elevated mood, and other significant change in behavior.
What is mania.
300
•Provide a consistent pattern for the day •Set limits •Offer choices
Ways that we can help children feel safe and secure
300
Pre pregnancy and prenatal planning
How early can risk factors start to affect a child who could have Schizophrenia?
300
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating at least once a week for three months.Two subtypes exist: the purging type in which the individual regularly vomits or uses laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. OR the non-purging type in which excessive exercise or fasting are used in an attempt to compensate for binges.
What is bulimia nervosa.
300
- Throwing repeated temper tantrums - Excessively arguing with adults - Actively refusing to comply with requests and rules - Deliberately trying to annoy or upset others, or being easily annoyed by others - Having frequent outbursts of anger and resentment - Swearing or using obscene language
What are some symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
300
Combination of factors, such as the person's genes, their biochemical environment, personal experience and psychological factors.
What is the cause(s) of depression.
400
•Keep calm during separation •Support the child's participation in activities •Help a child who has been absent from school to return as quickly as possible •Praise your child’s efforts
Ways to encourage a healthy separation and independence in children
400
No isolation, self-esteem builder, feeling loved and belongingness, build social skills, support system, etc.
Name 3 ways that having good friendships can help prevent Schizophrenia.
400
Erosion of tooth enamel from vomited stomach acid; dehydration; lowered potassium which can weaken the heart and cause multiple complications.
What is side effects of bulimia nervosa.
400
Biological: ODD has been linked to abnormal amounts of certain types of brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters help nerve cells in the brain communicate with each other. If these chemicals are out of balance or not working properly, messages may not make it through the brain correctly, leading to symptoms of ODD, and other mental illnesses Genetics Environmental
What might be the (3) main causes of Oppositional Defiant Disorder && Give an example for each?
400
Prozac (fluoxetine), Celexa (citalopram), and Zoloft (sertraline)
What is possible medical treatments for depression.
500
•Address the cause for avoidance of school •Accommodate late arrival •Identify a safe place •Allow the child contact with home •Send Notes for your child to read •Provide assistance to the child during interactions with peers •Reward a child’s efforts
Ways parents and school professionals can help children with separation anxiety disorder in school
500
No street drugs, develop strong social skills, avoid isolation, maintain healthy friendships with adults, learn positive perspectives on the world, maintain a healthy lifestyle, learn to cope with stress and anxiety, and seeking professional help.
Name 5 ways people can prevent schizophrenia.
500
The consumption of large amounts of food within a two-hour period, an accompanying feeling of loss of control, and "marked distress" over eating during the episodes. Vomiting, excessive exercise, or fasting does NOT occur.
What is binge eating disorder.
500
A type of therapy that helps the patient alter his negative way of thinking and behaving.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT.
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