Before the gaps left by research and by the programs widely in effect today, the disorders covered must first be properly defined so that schools may more appropriately serve the emotional and mental well-being of the students under Section 504 and IDEA 2004. Section 504 does not specifically list disorders, but only states that any mental disorder that significantly impacts daily functioning is covered (Office for Civil Rights, 2013). IDEA 2004 more clearly defines the disorders, but is also in no way exhaustive. Ones listed specifically under it are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and conduct disorders.
MOOD DISORDERS
Mood Disorders include depression, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorder, substance-induced disorders, …show more content…
The warning signs for teachers are: (1) withdrawn from activities the student is normally interested in, (2) withdrawn from friends, (3) not turning in homework on time or is not usual quality of work, (4) irritability around peers, (5) not paying attention in class, (6) poor attendance, and (7) talk of suicide. Students with depression may seem unmotivated and uncaring about their work when they are actually struggling to function to their level of ability (Huberty, …show more content…
Symptoms for generalized anxiety disorder, the most common form of anxiety disorders, from the DSM-V are: (A) excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance), (B) the person finds it difficult to control the worry, (C) the anxiety and worry are associated with three (or more, or only one item in children) of the following six symptoms (with at least some symptoms present for more days than not for the past 6 months): (1) restlessness, (2) easily fatigued, (3) difficulty concentrating or mind going blank, (4) irritability, (5) muscle tension, and (6) sleep disturbance, such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, (D) the focus of the worry is not from any other anxiety disorders (panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.), (E) symptoms cause significant distress in daily functioning, and (F) the anxiety is not substance-induced, caused by a medical condition, and does not exclusively occur during a mood disorder (Psych Central,
MOOD DISORDERS
Mood Disorders include depression, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorder, substance-induced disorders, …show more content…
The warning signs for teachers are: (1) withdrawn from activities the student is normally interested in, (2) withdrawn from friends, (3) not turning in homework on time or is not usual quality of work, (4) irritability around peers, (5) not paying attention in class, (6) poor attendance, and (7) talk of suicide. Students with depression may seem unmotivated and uncaring about their work when they are actually struggling to function to their level of ability (Huberty, …show more content…
Symptoms for generalized anxiety disorder, the most common form of anxiety disorders, from the DSM-V are: (A) excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance), (B) the person finds it difficult to control the worry, (C) the anxiety and worry are associated with three (or more, or only one item in children) of the following six symptoms (with at least some symptoms present for more days than not for the past 6 months): (1) restlessness, (2) easily fatigued, (3) difficulty concentrating or mind going blank, (4) irritability, (5) muscle tension, and (6) sleep disturbance, such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, (D) the focus of the worry is not from any other anxiety disorders (panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.), (E) symptoms cause significant distress in daily functioning, and (F) the anxiety is not substance-induced, caused by a medical condition, and does not exclusively occur during a mood disorder (Psych Central,