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…
Trauma-Related Disorders Essential Concepts Screening Questions Have you ever had anything really bad happen to you? Have you ever been physically hurt by someone? Have you been touched in a…
Substance Use Disorders Essential Concepts Screening Questions Do you smoke cigarettes? How often do you drink? Do you use any recreational drugs, such as marijuana, LSD, or cocaine? First you…
Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa Essential Concepts Screening Questions How is your appetite? What do you think about your current weight? When you look in a mirror, what…
Early Onset Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Essential Concepts Screening Questions Have you had any experiences like dreaming when you’re awake? Do you ever hear or see things that other…
