Consultations to Systems of Care
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
