Psychological Assessment Norm Reed PhD Introduction Diagnosis and treatment planning are complicated activities that attempt to determine a course of treatment affecting an individual’s affect, thinking, behavior, and social systems….
Psychiatric Assessment of Children and Adolescents Nancy C. Winters MD Jenny Tsai MD Introduction The primary goal of psychiatric assessment of a child or an adolescent is to determine whether…
Consultations to Systems of Care Essential Concepts Clarification of the role of the consultant is essential to successful consultation to any system. As a consultant, address each of the “Who,…
Psychoeducational Interventions Essential Concepts The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) mandates that all children who need special services receive them in the least restrictive appropriate environment. Children who receive special…
Psychosocial Interventions Essential Concepts Psychosocial interventions include the full range of nonpharmacologic treatments that engage the child, adolescent, and family in the process of adaptive change. The type of psychosocial…
Psychopharmacology Essential Concepts Medication may be an important component of a multimodal treatment plan for a child suffering from behavioral and emotional problems. For all psychotropics used, there should be…
Principles of Treatment Planning Essential Concepts An appropriate treatment plan emanates from a thorough psychiatric evaluation. Sensitive feedback about the results of the evaluation sets the stage for providing treatment…
Child Neglect and Abuse Essential Concepts All assessments of children and adolescents should include an evaluation for abuse or neglect. Children may be reluctant to disclose abuse. Information from multiple…
Psychiatric Emergencies in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Essential Concepts The top priority is to minimize the acute risk of the child or adolescent causing harm to himself or others. Ask…
Adjustment Disorders Essential Concepts Screening Questions Has there been something that happened recently that has caused you to feel particularly upset? What was it? When did it happen? What type…
