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what do mentally healthy children tend to do?
function well in the home, school and community and have positive QOL
ToF: infants reflect their mother's moods
TRUE
what is a classic signal that there may be a mental health issue
have a variety of complaints that don't fit together well
what is the definition of functional impairment?
disability or impariment that has been defined as limiations in a person's ability to perform activities relevant to daily life including the physical, social and personal domains
why is an assessment of functional impairment important?>
it is a criterion which must be fulfilled in order to redner a diagnosis
ToF: in psychiatric disorders symptom improvement often means treatment success
false!
what are the challenges to functional impairment assessment>
1. defining the concept is hard for pt and families
2. there is cariation across domains and disorders
3. may be situation specific
4. cultural differences must be present
__ % of children in primary care need active mental health interventions
20
suicide is the _leading cause of death in children 15-24
3rd
1/3 of children with major depressive disorder will be diagnosed with __ in a few years
bipolar
what is axis I?
clinical disorder (all mental health except personality disorders and mental retardation)
what is axis II?
personality disorder and mental retardation
what is axis III?
general medical condititions (must be connected to a mental disorder)
what is axis IV?
psychosocial and enviromental problems
what is axis V?
global assessment of functioning
what are some internalizing behaviors?
social withdrawl; depressive symptoms; sleep problems; and somatic probs
what are the internalizing disorders?
central feature is disordered mood or emotion
what are the externalizing behaviors?
aggressive; destructive
what are the externalizing disorders?
central feature is unregulated behavior
what are the pediatric externalizing disorders?
conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder; problems of inattention and impulsivity (ADHD)
what are the pediatric internalizing disorders?
depression; anxiety (generalized, simple phobia, separation anxiety, OCD, PTSD)
what are the pervasive developmental disorders of childhood?
autism and schizophrenia
what is the median age of onset for axniety?
6
what is the mediatn age of onset for behavior disorders?
11 yo
what is the median age of onset for mood disorders?
13 hyo
what is the median age of onset for substance abuse disorders?
15
what are the 3 dimensions of stigma associated with pediatric mental illness?
stereotypes; discrimination; devaluation
who are the contributers to stigma of pediatric mental illness?
self; public; instutitutional
who are the targets of stigma associated with pediatric mental illness?
family; child; services
ToF: the classifications schemes of the DSM apply to all cultures
FALSE
what are the classifications schemes of the DSM largely based on?
american research
what problems are inadequately addressed by the DSM?
cultural bound syndromes; listed in the back of DSM with no explanation
what mental illnesses are comorbid with turners?
adhd is 18 times higher in turners; social immaturity; anxiety; depression in older girls
what are the cognitive features of turners girls?
infrequent intellectual impairment; performance IQ is lower than verban IQ; learning dis in math particularly; impaired nonverbal ability; Impaired EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS: impulsivity and processing speed, problem solving ability
what are the psychiatric features of children with downs?
>50% of ADHD; 30% anxiety and depression; 10% autism spectrum
what are the cognitive features of downs?
mod to severe intellectual dis with strength in grammer and weaknesses in expressive language; visual processing better than auditory
what is the diagnostic testing for Fragile X?>
FMR1 PCR and southern blot for CGG repeat length
what are the psychiatric features of fragile x?
attention dysfunction; hyperarousal; social anxiety; social cognition; communication challenges
what are the cognitive features of fragile X?
mild to severe cognitive features; difficulty with abstract thinking, sequential cognitive processing, short term memory, math and visual motor processing
how is prader willi diagnosed?
methylation PCR followed by FISH (15q11-q13)
what are the psychiatric features of prader willi?
extreme hyperphagia; self injurious behavior; OCD; social cogntion deficitys; cognitive inflexibility with poor affect regulation; depression/mood disorder/psychosis
what are the cognitive features of prader willi?
mild to borderline intellectual disability; strength visuospatial performance; reading and decoding long term memory are strengths
what are the genetic syndromes associated with autism?
rett; fragile X; prader willi; angelman; CHARGE
what is CHARGE?
Coloboma of the eye,
Heart defect,
Atresia of the nasal choanae;
Retardation of growth and or development;
Genital or urinary abnormalities; and
Ear abnormalities and deafness
what is the strength of williams syndrome kids
auditory rote memory and language
what severe cognitive features is seen in williams syndrome?
visuospacial construction deficits and language in
the intellectual disability of williams syndrome is __-
mild
what are the psychiatric features of williams syndrome?
adaptive behavior is less than expected for IQ; superficial socialbility; externalizing: inattention, attention seaking, temper tantrums, hyperactive; internalizing: OCD, preoccup; fears, anxiety, saddness; ADHD; sleep disturbances
what was asthma hisotrically considered?
a disease of the CNS
panic disorders are higher among ___ children
asthmatic
what are the psychiatric disorders of asthma kids?
internalizing such as anxiety; up to 24% have generalized anxiety disorder
if the asthmatic child has an __ disorder, they are more likely to be out of school
internalizing
there increased links to __ in asthmatic children and adolescents
depression
___ ___ drug increases autonomic arousal worsening anxiety symptoms
B2 adrenergic
__ __ use is linked to increasing depression and anxiety, which has the potential to lead to __ or __
oral steroid; mania; psychosis
IN pediatric epilepsy, what are the cognitive disruptions that occur with hemisphere specific disruptions in termporal lobe epilepsy?
1. left sided lesions lower performance on verbal member
2. right sided lesions decrease3d visual memory problems
what are the cognitive burdens of cytogenic localized epilepsy?
poor alertness and poorer visual long term member and slower central information processing
what are the pyschosocial burdens of pediatric epilepsy?
28% of children had psychiatric disorders; 3-6 times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders
what does conduct problems in childhood often predict in adulthood?
both mood disorders and disruptive disorders
what did the presence of oppositional defiant disorder predict into adulthood?
only mood disorders
what did the presence of ADHD in childhood predict as far as adult DMS IV disorders
none
what are the broad screeners for mental health?
RAAPS; Strength and Difficulty questionniare; pediatric symptom checklist
what ar the narrow band screens for mental health?
depression screen; anxiety screen; OCD screen; substance abuse screen
who are the children considered at risk for mental health issues and need screened?
traumatic event; change in social hx; other mental/behavioral disorders; parental relationships; parents with mental health disorder; chironic somatic symptoms or change in school performance!
what is somatization?
constellation of clinical and behavioral features indicating a tendency to experience and communicate distress via bodily symptoms that are unexplained by pathologic findings
what are the somatization screeners?
Childhood somatization inventory; illness attitude scales; somatic assessment interview; SCARED; RAAP;
what is the childhood somatization inventory?
24 item version of common physical symptoms experienced over 2 week period; well standardized self rated scale for adolescents
what is the illness attitude scales?
for somatization: high symptom scores and distrewss about illness; used in adolescents; parents and children tend to believe that there is a disease despite medical evidence to the contrary
what are the somatization and psychiatric diseases to occur together>?
anxiety is common; depressive are less; stress sensitive
what are the risk factors for developing a somatization and psychiatric disease
parental over engagement; family clustering; over attention to the child's symptoms
why use the RAAP?
time efficient; preliminary screening tool; paper and computerized;
what is the RAAP developed from?
AMA GAPS; CDC's behaviors that contribute to adolescent morbility; abuse screening rec from sexual assual treatment center
what is the website to get all the screening tools for mental health?
Mass general website
the PSC is used for kids __ to __ yrs old
4 to 18
what does the PSC screen for?
both internalizing and externalizing problems
what score the PSC suggests a referral for mental health?
>28
in the PSC, for children ages __ to __ there are several items referring to academic perfomance are omitted and the cutoff for refferal is then __
4; 5; 24
The strengths and difficulties questionnaire is used on children __ to __
3 to 17
what does the SDQ measure?
social, emotional and behavioral functioning
what are the 5 subscales of the SDQ?
emotional problems; conduct problems; hyperactivity/inattention; peer relationship problems; prosocial behavior
why use the SDQ?
strong psychometric qualities
what are the depression screening tools?
childrens depression inventory; child behavior checklist; center for epideiological studies; depression sclae for children (DES-DC) and short mood and feelings questionnaire
what does GLAD-PC stand for?
guidelines for adolescent depression in primary care
what is the PHQ?
patient health quesitonnaire 2 and 9 for depression screnning; readily available and easy scoring
in the PHQ, what score needs at least a referral?
> 15
what is minor depression according to the PHQ?
if symptoms present >/= one month or severe funcitonal impairment may need active treatment
what is dysthymia according to PHQ?
symptoms lasting > 2 years
what are the 2 direct questions for suicide risk?
1. have you ever thought about killing yourself or wished you were dead?
2. have you ever done anything on purpose to hurt or kill yourself?
what is the SCARED questionniare?
screen for child anxiety related disorders: 8 and up;
what 5 factors are measured with the SCARED?
general anxiety; separation anxiety; social phobia; school phobia; and physical symptoms of anxiety
what is the SCAS?
spence childrens anxiety scale
what ages does the SCAS measure?
2.5 to 6.5 (preschool version) and (8-12) for both patient and parent
what is the RCMAS?
revised childrens manifest anxiety scale (don't use it too expensive)
ToF: studies find that it is more reliable to screen from parent or child alone
false: screen both
There is __ screening tool for anxiety for children under age 6
one
what is a good screening tool for psych NPs to use with prolong interview?
anxiety disorders interview schedule for DSM-IV: chidl and parent versions (ADIS-C/P)
what is the gold standard assessment scale for OCD?
children's yale-brown obsessive compulsive scale (CY-BOCS)
what age group can use the CY-BOCS?
6 to 14
what is the SOCS?
short ocd screener: have been recently developed in an attempt to make screening for pediatric OCD easier for the primary care provider (7 items self report system)
what are the basic questions of the SOCS?
1. do you wash or clean a lot?
2. do you check things a lot?
3. is there any thought that keeps bothering you that you would like to get rid of but can't?
4. do your daily acivities take a long time to finish?
5. are you concerned about orderliness or symmetry?
7. do these problems bother you?
what is CRAFFT?
C: Have you ever ridden in a CAR drivben by someone who was high or drunk?
R: do you ever use alcohol or drugs to RELAX, feel better about yourself or fit in?
A: do you use alcohol or durgs while you are by yourself or ALONE?
F: do you ever FORGET things you did while using alcohol or drugs?
F:do your FAMILY or FRIENDS ever tell you that you should cut down on your drinking or drug use?
T: have you ever gotten into TROUBLE while you were using alcohol or drugs?
what is the POSIT?
problem-oriented screening inventory for teenagers
what are the 10 areas screened for with the POSIT?
1. substance abuse/use
2. phsycial health
3. mental health
4. family relation
5. peer relation
6. educational status
7. vocational status
8. social skills
9. lesure and recreation
10. aggressive behavior/delinquency
what is the SCOFF?
screening for eating disorders.
S: do you make yourself SICK b/c you feel uncomfortably full?
C: do you worry you have lost CONTROL over your eating?
O: Have you lOst > 1 stone (14lbs) in a 3 month period?
F: do you believe yourself to be FAT when others say you are thin?
F: would you say that FOOD dominantes your life?
what family history aspects should be assessed in children with eating disorders?
obseity; eating disorders; depression; other mental illnesses
what are the physical exam findings for chidlren with eating disorders!!!???
1. sinus brady, arrhythmias
2. orthostatic changes (>20 beats/min) or BP(>10mmHg)
3. hypothermia
4. Cachexia; facial wasting 5. cardiac murmur (MVP) 6. Dull, thinning scalp hair 7. sialoadenitis (parotitis most frequent) 8. angular stomatitis; palatal scratches; oral ulcers; dental errosion
what are the phsycial assessment findings in the ER for eating disorders?
1. dyr, sallow skin
2. lanugo/bruising/abrasians over the spine related to excessive exercise
3. delayed or interrupted pubertal development
4. atrophic breasts, atrophy vaginitis
5. russell sign
6. cold extremities; acrocyanosis; poor perfusion
7. carotenemia
8. edema of exterm
9. flat or anxious affect
what is russell sign?
callous on knuckles from self-induced emesis
what is the website to find mental health professionals in your area?
mentalhealth.net
85% of youth with ADHD are put on __
stimulants
what are the mood stabilizers given for bipolar?
valproic acid; lamictal; carbamazepine; oxcarbezepine; lithium; atypical antispychs; omega 3 fatty acids
__-% of depressed youth are given antidepressants
57
what are the principles of pharmacologic tx for psych illness in kids?
1. ID target symptoms
2. max dosages of meds before adding or discontinuing another
3. change and adjust one drug at a time
4. monitor side effects
5. discontinue the drug that is of the least benefit
what are the stimulants?
methphenidate (Ritalin, concerta, adderall, focalin); amphetamine based (dexedrine)
what are the SNRIS?
strattera
what are the atypical antipsychs?
risperidone, quetipaine, olanzapine, aripiprazole)
what side effects can occur from anti-depressants?
risk of long QT
what are the alpha-2 agonists?
clonidine, guanfacine
what are the classes of drugs to treat ADHD?
methylphenidate based; amphetamine based; SNRIs; adrengeric agonists
what drug does the AAP say to start with for ADHD?
ritalin in low doses
what is the only FDA approved drug to treat depression in children?
fluoxetine (PROZAC)
what are the drugs to treat oppositional defiant disorders?
lithium; divalproic acid; atypicals (most commonly used)
what drugs are most often used to treat anxiety disorders in children?
SSRIs: sertraline (zoloft); fluoxetine (prozac); fluoxamine (Luvox); Clomipramine (anafranil)ages 10 and older
ToF: the FDA approved med for PTSD in children is propanolol
false; no FDA approved, but it is used
lithium can be used in childre that are ages ___ and older
12
ToF: placebo has been found just as effective as atypicals for treating manic or mixed state disorders
false: atypicals more effective
for manic and mixed state disorders __ and __ can be used on children 10-17 yrs old
ariaprazole (abilify) and respirodone
what are the 5 disorders that are no longer in DSM 5?
1. disorders of written expression
2. learning disorder not otherwise specified
3. childhood disintegrative disorder
4. aspergers
5. pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
anticonvulsants have been used off label for children with ___ disease
bipolar