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A significant proportion of adult mental illness begins after the age of 18.
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Children often initiate consultations for mental health services on their own.
False
A child’s difficulties may be a reflection of problems experienced by their peers.
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Repeated bedwetting is considered abnormal in a 3-year-old child.
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Mental illness can negatively impact a child's developmental trajectory.
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Children are generally better at expressing themselves verbally than adults.
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The child’s response to life events remains constant at different ages.
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Healthy children may sometimes be brought to doctors by overanxious parents.
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Medication is used more frequently in children than in adults in the treatment of mental health issues.
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By the end of the first year, infants typically display a sense of fear toward strangers.
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Fluctuating mood is a common problem among children aged 10 to 16 years.
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Bowlby identified the significance of paternal bonding over maternal bonding in child development.
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School environments have no impact on the emotional or social development of children.
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Maternal behavior has no impact on a child’s development.
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Anxiety disorders typically worsen as the child grows older.
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The first year of life is marked by minimal social development and attachment to caregivers.
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Schizophrenia is a common problem among children aged 12 to 16 years.
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Participation of children in research is straightforward and well-supported by evidence.
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Experiencing poor parental care in childhood increases the risk of depression in adulthood, but a caring relationship can reduce this risk.
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Multidisciplinary teams in child psychiatry typically include a psychiatrist, psychologist, and trained social care professionals.
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Infants typically start speaking a few words before the end of their first year.
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The dividing line between normal and abnormal behavior in childhood is clearly defined and universally accepted.
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Bipolar disorder typically does not present symptoms until adulthood.
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Children who experience significant psychosocial impairment may still fall below the threshold for depressive disorder.
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The effects of life events on a child remain the same as the child develops.
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Conduct disorders can continue into adolescence as aggressive and delinquent behavior.
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The pooled prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents worldwide is estimated to be 15%.
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Among adolescents, anxiety disorders are the most common condition at 31%.
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The prevalence of ADHD in children is higher than that of depression.
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Conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder are classified as any disruptive disorder with a prevalence of 6%.
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The most recent studies indicate that females are more frequently diagnosed with disorders after puberty.
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During childhood, rates of psychiatric problems are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.
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The median age of onset for mood disorders is 11 years.
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Substance use disorders have the latest median age of onset at 15 years.
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The National Comorbidity study found that 40% of childhood disorders have high rates of comorbidity.
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The prevalence estimate for any depressive disorder is higher than that for ADHD.
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By the end of the second year, a child should be able to put three or four words together in a simple sentence.
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During the preschool years, temper tantrums diminish and should disappear before the child starts school.
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Children aged 2-5 are typically uninterested in their environment and do not ask questions.
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Fantasy life can serve as a temporary substitute for reality during the preschool period.
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By age 5, children have a clearer understanding of their identity and position in their family.
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Adolescence is characterized by significant neuroplasticity in the brain.
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The production of sex hormones begins in both sexes between the ages of 8 and 10 years.
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Clinging to parents and experiencing separation anxiety is uncommon in children aged 2-5 years.
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Defence mechanisms have been described for the first time in middle childhood.
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Common problems in middle childhood include nightmares and minor difficulties in relationships with peers.
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The completion of secondary school is a predictor of poor outcomes in adulthood.
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75% of individuals will perform fairly normally as adults.
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Heterotypic continuity refers to the persistence of the same disorder over time.
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Half of individuals with a childhood diagnosable disorder will not experience difficulties in adulthood.
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Individuals free of childhood difficulties are more likely to be in impaired groups regarding physical health and income.
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DSM-5 has eliminated the multiaxial system of diagnosis entirely.
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ICD-10 classifies eating disorders under 'Other behavioral and emotional disorders'.
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The ICD-10 consists of only four axes for classification.
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Adjustment reactions are one of the seven main groups of childhood psychiatric disorders recognized by clinicians.
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Both DSM-5 and ICD-10 classify only disorders that can be categorized into single groups.
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Clinical case formulation in DSM-5 includes only biological factors contributing to mental disorders.
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Social communication disorder (SCD) and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) are new disorders included in DSM-5.
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The rate of emotional and behavioral disorders in low- and middle-income countries is significantly higher than in developed countries.
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The terms used for the classification of psychiatric disorders in children are constant between DSM-5 and ICD-10.
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Conduct disorders are classified as antisocial or internalizing disorders.
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The prevalence of childhood psychiatric disorder in high-income countries is significantly lower in ethnic minority groups compared to the rest of the population.
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Conduct disorders are reported to be more common among girls than boys.
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The 1-year prevalence rate of psychiatric disorder in the Isle of Wight study was approximately 7%.
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Emotional disorders were found to be nearly equally frequent in both genders according to the Isle of Wight study.
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There was a correlation found between psychiatric disorder and social class in the studies mentioned.
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Reading difficulties were strongly associated with conduct disorders in children.
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The rate of emotional disorders in the Isle of Wight study was reported to be 4%.
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The studies conducted in New Zealand and the USA confirmed similar rates of childhood psychiatric disorders as those found in the UK.
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Tic disorders are classified under F9 behavioral and emotional disorders in the ICD-10.
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Motor disorders in children are classified as specific developmental disorders of motor function according to the ICD-10.
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ADHD is more frequently diagnosed in females than in males.
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Juvenile delinquency and school refusal are considered distinct psychiatric diagnoses.
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Emotional disorders in childhood do not increase the risk of similar disorders in adulthood.
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Nocturnal enuresis is more common in males than in females in older children.
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A family history of emotional disorders is linked to a higher risk of recurrence in adulthood.
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Depression before puberty is equally frequent in males and females.
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Conduct disorder generally persists into adult life for most children with this diagnosis.
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Anxiety disorders experienced in childhood rarely remit as individuals reach adulthood.
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Eating disorders are identified as more frequently diagnosed in males compared to females.
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Approximately half of the individuals who experience childhood depression will have an episode of depression or anxiety in adulthood.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Child Mental Health
- A significant portion of adult mental disorders begins before age 18.
- Proper assessment of child development and early intervention are critical to prevent long-term negative impacts.
- Childhood encompasses crucial developmental tasks, including social skills, physical and cognitive growth, and emotional regulation.
Child Psychiatry Practice
- Consultation Dynamics: Children rely on adults (parents or guardians) for access to psychiatric services, affecting treatment initiation based on adults' perceptions of the child's behavior.
- Contextual Influences: Child behavior may reflect family issues, such as parental mental illness.
- Developmental Considerations: What is deemed abnormal varies by the child's stage of physical and cognitive development.
- Communication Barriers: Children often struggle to articulate feelings, necessitating observation and behavioral assessment.
Roles of Informants and Schools
- Informants may provide varied accounts of children’s behaviors due to differing perceptions of normality.
- Schools serve as vital settings for observing child development, providing resources for preventive care and interventions.
Treatment Approaches
- Medication use in children is less common than in adults and typically prescribed by specialists.
- Psychological interventions, family involvement, and multidisciplinary teams are prioritized for child treatment.
Ethical Considerations
- Research involving children presents ethical complexities; evidence for pharmacological treatments in children is limited.
Understanding Normal Development
- Child development is assessed against normative age-based behavioral ranges.
- Early Milestones: By 1 year, children should exhibit social engagement, basic communication, and attachment behaviors.
- Bowlby emphasized the significance of early attachment with caregivers for emotional and social development.
Common Problems in Childhood and Adolescence
- Issues include fluctuating mood, persistent low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, rebellion, truancy, substance experimentation, and serious disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Developmental Psychopathology
- Assessing child behavior requires a developmental lens to distinguish normal from pathological behavior.
- Different life events affect children based on their developmental stage, influencing their emotional responses and attachment.
- Psychopathology patterns may evolve as children mature, with some disorders persisting into adulthood.
Environmental Influences
- Environment plays a role in both the onset and maintenance of mental disorders; positive relationships can mitigate risks while negative experiences exacerbate them.
- Genetic and environmental interactions influence an individual's mental health trajectory.
Classification and Epidemiology of Disorders
- Common childhood disorders exist on a continuum, complicating categorical diagnoses.
- Rates of mental disorders vary globally, with significant prevalence in childhood and adolescence: 13% overall; 7% anxiety, 3% depression, and 3% ADHD reported worldwide.
- In adolescents, the prevalence of significant psychiatric disorders ranges from 15% to 20%, with rising trends in emotional and conduct disorders over recent years.
Gender and Age Variations
- Pre-puberty, males exhibit higher disorder rates; post-puberty, rates increase for females, especially for depression and anxiety.
- Risk factors for mental disorders differ by demographics, school environments, and peer interactions.
Comorbidity
- High levels of comorbidity among childhood disorders, making it essential for holistic approaches to treatment and intervention.
Developmental Milestones Across Ages
- Year Two: Children gain mobility, explore their environment, and begin forming short sentences; temper tantrums occur but diminish with improved self-regulation.
- Preschool Years (2-5): Increased language complexity and social interaction; attachment behaviors become prominent; mental health difficulties manifest in feeding, sleeping, and temper-related issues.
- Middle Childhood: Ages 5-10, children refine identities, engage in schooling, and develop social behaviors; common problems include fears and minor conflicts.
- Adolescence: Transition marked by significant physiological and psychological changes, increasing self-awareness, and identity struggles; neuroplasticity enables adaptation to varying influences.
Comparative Frequency of Disorders by Gender
- More frequent in males: Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, conduct disorders, and nocturnal enuresis.
- More frequent in females: Depression post-puberty, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders.
Understanding Child Development and Mental Health
- Successful child development is linked to supportive environments; 75% of individuals with previous disorders can function normally as adults with effective interventions.### Disorders Beginning After Puberty
- Common disorders include depressive disorders, mania, psychosis, agoraphobia, panic disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, deliberate self-harm, suicide, and juvenile delinquency.
- High comorbidity exists, meaning one disorder often accompanies another, which may be due to shared predispositions or overlapping behaviors classified as distinct.
Outcomes of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness
- Mild symptoms in children usually resolve quickly, while psychiatric disorders can last years.
- Isle of Wight study: 75% of children with conduct disorder and 50% with emotional disorders still faced challenges four years later.
- Separation anxiety seldom continues into adulthood, but other anxiety disorders show persistence with low remission rates.
- Emotional disorders in childhood increase the risk of similar issues in adulthood, with significant overlap between anxiety and depression.
- Research indicates child or adolescent depression can double the risk of adult depression.
- Family history of emotional disorders and comorbid conditions increase risk, while positive emotional styles and strong parent-child relationships may protect against developing adult depressive disorders.
- Approximately 22% of individuals with ADHD maintain full diagnostic criteria into adulthood, while 10% exhibit reduced symptoms.
- Most cases of conduct disorder remit in adulthood, though a small group may experience severe antisocial behaviors long-term.
Classification of Main Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
- DSM-5 includes neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, AD/HD, intellectual disabilities, communication disorders, motor disorders, and tic disorders.
- ICD-10 categorizes similar disorders under psychological development, emotional disorders, conduct disorders, and more.
Prevalence and Studies
- Prevalence in high-income countries typically mirrors that of the general population across ethnic groups, with few exceptions.
- Isle of Wight study (1970): 1-year prevalence of psychiatric disorders was about 7%, with boys having double the rate compared to girls.
- Emotional disorder rate was 2.5%, whereas conduct disorders and mixed conduct/emotional disorders together amounted to 4%.
- Gender differences: Conduct disorders were four times more frequent in boys, while emotional disorders were more common in girls (1.5:1 ratio).
- No correlation was found between psychiatric disorders and social class; prevalence rose as intelligence decreased.
- Conduct disorders showed strong associations with reading difficulties and physical disabilities.
- Follow-up studies in London showed increased rates of disorders compared to the Isle of Wight study.
- Subsequent investigations in the UK, New Zealand, and the USA broadly confirmed earlier findings, with approximately 10% of 10,000 children aged 5 exhibiting ICD-10 disorders.
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A systematic review of worldwide prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.
