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What is comorbidity?
What is comorbidity?
- A disorder with no known cause
- One disorder affecting another
- A single disorder with multiple symptoms
- Two or more disorders (correct)
According to the infographic, what is the prevalence of depression/anxiety in girls compared to boys during adolescence?
According to the infographic, what is the prevalence of depression/anxiety in girls compared to boys during adolescence?
- Two times more likely (correct)
- Three times more likely
- Two times more likely in boys
- Five times more likely
What is the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in boys compared to girls in childhood?
What is the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in boys compared to girls in childhood?
- Four times more likely (correct)
- Two times more likely
- Three times more likely
- Five times more likely
What are the three aspects of Socioeconomic Status (SES)?
What are the three aspects of Socioeconomic Status (SES)?
What is the prevalence of eating disorders in girls compared to boys during adolescence?
What is the prevalence of eating disorders in girls compared to boys during adolescence?
What is the primary impact of comorbidity on children and families?
What is the primary impact of comorbidity on children and families?
What percentage of Canadian children have a mental health disorder?
What percentage of Canadian children have a mental health disorder?
What is the main reason why anxiety is least likely to receive treatment?
What is the main reason why anxiety is least likely to receive treatment?
What is the term for the percentage of new cases in a given time frame?
What is the term for the percentage of new cases in a given time frame?
What is one of the factors that contribute to the prevalence rates of mental health disorders?
What is one of the factors that contribute to the prevalence rates of mental health disorders?
What percentage of children receive treatment for their mental health problems?
What percentage of children receive treatment for their mental health problems?
What is the definition of evidence-based practice?
What is the definition of evidence-based practice?
What is one of the barriers to treatment for mental health disorders in children?
What is one of the barriers to treatment for mental health disorders in children?
What is the term for the percentage of children in a population with a mental health disorder?
What is the term for the percentage of children in a population with a mental health disorder?
What is the relationship between SES and parental mental illness?
What is the relationship between SES and parental mental illness?
According to the content, what is the likelihood of children in single parent homes having substance use or behavioural disorders?
According to the content, what is the likelihood of children in single parent homes having substance use or behavioural disorders?
What percentage of indigenous children in Canada live in low SES?
What percentage of indigenous children in Canada live in low SES?
What is the percentage of immigrant children in Canada who live in low SES?
What is the percentage of immigrant children in Canada who live in low SES?
What is the primary reason for the difference in prevalence of psychological disorders across ethnic groups?
What is the primary reason for the difference in prevalence of psychological disorders across ethnic groups?
What percentage of children receive treatment for psychological disorders?
What percentage of children receive treatment for psychological disorders?
Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the prevalence of psychological disorders?
Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the prevalence of psychological disorders?
What is the relationship between SES and anxiety or mood disorders in single parent homes?
What is the relationship between SES and anxiety or mood disorders in single parent homes?
What is the definition of prevalence in the context of mental disorders?
What is the definition of prevalence in the context of mental disorders?
What is the difference between point prevalence and lifetime prevalence?
What is the difference between point prevalence and lifetime prevalence?
What is the main goal of evidence-based practice in promoting well-being in children and their families?
What is the main goal of evidence-based practice in promoting well-being in children and their families?
What is the prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents?
What is the prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents?
Who are the professionals involved in the coordination of services for children?
Who are the professionals involved in the coordination of services for children?
What is the main challenge in determining prevalence?
What is the main challenge in determining prevalence?
What has been reported by the CMHA regarding emergency department visits between 2008-09 and 2018-19?
What has been reported by the CMHA regarding emergency department visits between 2008-09 and 2018-19?
What are the Four C's of Ethical Standards?
What are the Four C's of Ethical Standards?
What is the definition of incidence in the context of mental disorders?
What is the definition of incidence in the context of mental disorders?
What is one of the limitations of confidentiality in working with children?
What is one of the limitations of confidentiality in working with children?
What is the primary focus of ethics in working with children?
What is the primary focus of ethics in working with children?
What is the purpose of understanding prevalence and incidence in mental health?
What is the purpose of understanding prevalence and incidence in mental health?
What is the relationship between prevalence and incidence?
What is the relationship between prevalence and incidence?
What do psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals need to avoid in working with children?
What do psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals need to avoid in working with children?
What is involved in the principle of beneficence and nonmaleficence?
What is involved in the principle of beneficence and nonmaleficence?
Who are the professionals involved in the treatment of children?
Who are the professionals involved in the treatment of children?
Study Notes
Prevalence and Incidence of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Prevalence refers to the percentage of children in a population with a disorder.
- Incidence refers to the percentage of new cases in a given time frame.
- 1 in 5 Canadian children have a mental health disorder.
- 40% of children with a mental health disorder have more than one disorder.
- Prevalence is higher in adolescence than younger childhood.
Factors that Contribute to Prevalence and Incidence
- Age: prevalence increases with age.
- Gender:
- Boys: more likely to have autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and conduct problems.
- Girls: more likely to have depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
- Socioeconomic Status (SES):
- 3 aspects: parental education, employment, and family income.
- Lower SES associated with increased risk of psychological disorders.
- Race and Ethnicity:
- Complex relationship with childhood disorders.
- Differences in SES across ethnicities.
- Minority groups more likely to be low SES.
- Likelihood of identification and treatment varies across ethnic groups.
Access to Treatment
- Only half of children with mental health disorders receive treatment.
- ADHD more likely to receive treatment, anxiety least likely.
- Increased use of psychotropic medication, especially for ADHD.
- Barriers to treatment include:
- Economic barriers.
- Socio-cultural factors.
- Lack of experts in child mental health.
- Stigma.
Evidence-Based Practice
- Integrates scientific research, clinical expertise, and patient characteristics.
- Three factors:
- Scientific research.
- Clinical expertise.
- Patient characteristics.
Treatment Providers
- Multiple care providers involved, including:
- Psychologists.
- Psychiatrists.
- Pediatricians.
- Nurses.
- Marriage and family therapists.
- Social workers.
- Speech-language pathologists.
- Occupational therapists and special education teachers.
- School counselors and child life experts.
Ethical Considerations
- APA ethics code guides practice and research.
- Ethical principles:
- Beneficence and nonmaleficence.
- Fidelity and responsibility.
- Integrity.
- Justice.
- Respect for people's rights and dignity.
- Special ethical issues in working with children:
- Competence.
- Consent.
- Confidentiality.
- Conflicts of interest.
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This quiz covers the prevalence and incidence of mental disorders in children and adolescents, factors influencing childhood disorders, access and barriers to treatment, and evidence-based practice in distinguishing between treatment providers.