Diagnosis and Symptoms
What is something(s) that cause Adolescent trauma?
Neglect, Abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), witnessing violence, or serious accidents
This anxiety-related disorder involves repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling, often triggered by stress and emotional dysregulation.
What is Trichotillomania?
This common symptom of anxiety and stress can mimic asthma and cause dizziness.
What is hyperventilation?
This type of therapy, often called "talk therapy," is the first-line treatment for most childhood anxiety disorders.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Which of the following is a fact about OCD?
A. everyone with OCD is overly organized
B. everyone has a little bit of OCD
C. OCD is untreatable
D. none of the above
D. none of the above
This disorder involves persistent, uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and competitive behaviors (compulsions).
OCD
This disorder is characterized by persistent trouble with attention and hyperactivity, often first observed in school settings.
What is ADHD?
Which of the three options is the best way to help with anxiety disorder?
A. using only medication
B. relying on psychotherapy
C. avoiding triggers
B. while you should not rely on it alone, psychotherapy has been shown to be the most effective treatment
Which of the following is an effective type of treatment for OCD?
A. lifestyle changes
B. tricyclic antidepressants
C. providing reassurance
D. psychoanalytic therapy
A. lifestyle changes
True or false? Children can outgrow ADHD.
False: While symptoms can change or decrease it is not possible to outgrow ADHD
Which of the following is not a core symptom of conduct disorder?
A. aggression to people
B. social withdraw
C. destruction of property
D. deceitfulness
B. social withdraw
Children with this spectrum-based neurodevelopmental condition may show challenges in social communication and unusual behavioral patterns.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Teens with chronic depression may experience this vitamin-related condition from not going outdoors.
What is Vitamin D deficiency?
This class of medication, including fluoxetine, is commonly used for adolescent depression and anxiety.
What are SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)?
Which of the following is a myth about autism?
A. it can be cured
B. a behavior of autism is repetitive movements
C. There are different levels of autism
A.
This disorder is characterized by difficulty paying attention and/or excessive activity and impulsiveness.
ADHD
A child who experiences neglect or inconsistent caregving may develop this disorder, marked by difficulty forming healthy emotional bonds.
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)?
What percent of people with conduct disorder develop Antisocial Personality disorder in adulthood
40%
A major part of treatment in childhood behavioral disorders involves working directly with caregivers using this "training."
What is parent-training/parent management training?
What is common myth about conduct disorder?
Children with conduct disorder are just "bad kids" who are disobedient and deliberately disruptive
Conduct disorder is the same as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Conduct disorder is solely the result of bad parenting or trauma
There is only one type of conduct disorder
Punishment is the best or only way to correct the behavior
Conduct disorder cannot be treated, or children with the disorder are "damaged for life"
Which one of the following symptoms are NOT a part of adolescence disorders?
A. behavioral issues
B. eating patterns
C. irritability
D. risky behavior
irritability
Characterized by persistent rule-breaking, aggression, and violation of societal norms, this behavior disorder often appears in adolescence.
What is Conduct Disorder?
Chronic stimulant medication use for ADHD may reduce this, monitored by pediatricians.
What is growth rate (height and weight)?
Children with ADHD often benefit from these structured supports at school, such as behavior charts or extra time on assignments.
What are school accommodations / IEPs or 504 plans?
Which of the following are misconceptions about bulimia? Choose all that apply.
A. A symptom of bulimia is eating usually large amounts of food repetitively
B. Bulimia can cause a person to have damaged teeth and/or gums
C. Bulimia can occur at any age
D. People with bulimia may have a harder time eating in public.
E. None of the above
E. None of the above