Children have _________________ symptoms when depressed -️️Non specific symptoms
-somatic complaints (stomach ache, headache)
-irritability
-separation anxiety
-with-drawl
Adolescents have more adult like symptoms -️️-irritability
-anger
-anxiety
-loss of interest
What increase an ...
N450 Assessment 3-Psychosocial disorders (depression, anxiety, SI)-
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Children have _________________ symptoms when depressed - ✔️✔️Non specific symptoms
-somatic complaints (stomach ache, headache)
-irritability
-separation anxiety
-with-drawl
Adolescents have more adult like symptoms - ✔️✔️-irritability
-anger
-anxiety
-loss of interest
What increase an Adolescents risk for developing depression? (3) - ✔️✔️Parental depression- 3 to
4x as likely to develop
Depressive symptoms - 2 to 3x as likely to eventually develop
Prior depression- 50 to 70% experience relapse of symptoms within 5 years of initial diagnosis
If child is 12 yo+, interview them __________ - ✔️✔️Alone.
Family usually scares them when answering questions
Start with engaging the child by asking them what their favorite hobbies or to establish rapport and
alleviate fear
If child is 12 yo or younger, it is important to interview _______ - ✔️✔️The parent first to obtain in-
depth hx and seek specific examples if parents are being vague
Mom: "Alexis is naughty"
, Nurse: "Can you go into detail on how she's naughty"
Ask parents if they're any changes in behaviors or in ADLs
What strategy is found to be most effective when caring for a child with mood disorder and family? -
✔️✔️Combination of psychotherapy & pharmacotherapy (Systemic approach)
Praise socially positive behaviors
Which one of the following S&S support a diagnosis of depression in an adolescent?
Depression is associated with DECREASED serotonin levels
An adolescent with a depressive disorder is more likely than an adult with the same disorder to
exhibit:
A
negativism and acting out.
B
sadness and crying.
C
suicidal thoughts.
D
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