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is this normal or abnormal:
3 year old throwing tantrums, won’t eat or sleep when told, tiring out mother

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normal

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is this normal or abnormal:
7 year old disrupting class, doesn’t finish school work, blurts out answers too quickly

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can be normal or abnormal - ADHD type picture but could be behavioural

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is this normal or abnormal:
12 year old, seen 18 times in past 3 months with various physical health issues. Worries a lot about school work.

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Abnormal - ?somatisation of anxiety

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is this normal or abnormal:
16 year old boy truanting and hanging out with gangs. always angry, drinking alcohol. charged with arson, theft and assault and can’t seem to control his actions

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Abnormal

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Describe general CAMHS Mx

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  • emphasis on psychological therapy
  • liase with school / family / social services
  • less emphasis on medication
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medication for hyperkinetic disorder

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methylphenidate

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medication for OCD

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sertraline / SSRIs

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medication for depression

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fluoxetine

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medication for psychoses

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atypical anti psychotics

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medication for bipolar

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mood stabilisers / anti psychotics

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describe normal anxiety development in children

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9 months-3 years = separation anxiety
3-6 years = animals / darkness / monsters
6-12 years = performance anxiety
12-18 years = social anxiety
adulthood = illness / death

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prevalence & typical age of onset of separation anxiety

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3%
<6 years

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prevalence & typical age of onset of specific phobias

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3%
>6 years

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prevalence & typical age of onset of social anxiety

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5%
11 to 15

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prevalence & typical age of onset of generalised anxiety

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3%
Increases through teens

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prevalence & typical age of onset of panic disorder

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5%
late teens

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prevalence & typical age of onset of OCD

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2%
early childhood or late teens

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Mx of anxiety

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psycho-education for children / parents / family
CBT
medication 2nd line = SSRIs
liaison with school eg for school phobia

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prognosis of childhood anxiety

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do not persist into adulthood but most adult anxiety are proceeded by anxiety in adolescence

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list remission rates of different anxiety disorders from most likely to remiss to least likely

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seperation > phobias > generalised > panic > OCD

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when would a child with sadness be classified with depressive disorder

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prolonged episode / recurrent episodes

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other depressive sx children present with

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somatic sx
irritability
social withdrawal / school refusal / change in academic performance

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is depression common in prepubertal children? post pubertal?

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no
yes - 5%

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comorbid conditions that present with depression

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anxiety
conduct disorder
hyperkinetic disorders

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key mx points of depression

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psychoeducation
advice on sleep /exercise / diet
mange environmental stressors - eg work with schools if bullying

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mx of mild depression

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watchful waiting for 2 weeks by GP / counsellor / social worker
3 months CBT

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mx of moderate-severe depression

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referral to CAMHS
3 months CBT / family therapy / psychodyanmic psychothgerapy / interpersonal / brief psychosocial intervention
then switch psychological therapy or SSRI

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what is the ONLY SSRI approved for tx of depression in children / adolescents
why is it the only one?

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fluoxetine
only one with favourable risk:benefit profile

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when would you admit a child with depression

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LAST RESORT
- high risk
- poor home supervision / support
- intensive assessment required

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key side effect to monitor of fluoxetine

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increased suicidality (DSH, suicidal thoughts)

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how does Mx of depression in children differ from adults

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children
- focus on multiple psychotherapy 1st line
- only use fluoxetine
- rarely use fluoxetine alone
- much more intensive monitoring initially
adults
- first line is CBT
- can offer SSRI alone

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prognosis of untreated depression

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  • 1/3 remit in 2 months
  • 10% depressed after 1 year
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proportion of children with depression who relapse

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1/3 relapse

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what are children with depression at higher risk of in adulthood

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increased long term risk of suicide attempts / bipolar / hospitalisation

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what does bipolar diagnosis in children involve

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clear manic episode with euphoria over several days

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Sx of bipolar

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irritability
behavioural problems
impulsivity
disinhibition
grandiosity
paranoia

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how do bipolar symptoms overlap with other disorders / normal development

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normal teenage behaviour / depression / drugs / conduct = irritability, behavioural problems
ADHD / normal teenage behaviour = impulsivity, disinhibition
ego-centrisim is part of normal childhood development = grandiosity, paranoia

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how is bipolar differentiated from ADHD

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ADHD is continuous, bipolar is phasic

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how does psychosis differ in children from adults

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children do not have systematic or complex delusions
children’s delusions may reflect concerns specific to child’s development eg monsters
children might not have vocab to express delusion

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DDx of child with first onset psychosis

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prodromal phase can look like autism
substance misuse
social isolation
PTSD / trauma
age appropriate experiences / behaviours

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what is EIP

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Early intervention in psychosis

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rationale of EIP

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intensive early intervention and treatment of psychosis improves outcome

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challenges of EIP

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prodromal symptoms can look like other conditions so diagnosis is difficult
younger people are more sensitive to side effects of anti psychotics

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how is cannabis related to psychosis

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dose dependent relationship between cannabis use and schizophrenia / psychosis
if use skunk/other more potent cannabis, or start younger, or smoke more often or FHx of psychosis with cannabis use (increased susceptibility of psychosis when using cannabis) –> massive increase in psychosis risk

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why does cannabis cause psychosis in 15-16 year olds more

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pruning occurring in brain at this age, so has greater affect on perception and psychosis risk

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morbidity of substance misuse in teenagers

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8% of deaths in 15-19 year olds

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47
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Mx for substance misuse

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motivational intervention

48
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behavioural disorders in pre school children

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difficulty sleeping / eating / continence

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what defines a disorder

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distress / impairment caused by problem

50
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aetiological factors of behavioural disorders

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child - developmental delay, physical disorders
family - poor routine setting / abuse / poor relationships between child and parents / parental psych issues
environment - stress eg social deprivation

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1st Mx of behavioural disorder

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rule out physical disorder
eg OSA for sleep, reflux for eating, Hirschrpungs for continence

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2nd Mx of behavioural disorder

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set up conducive enviroment to formation of desirable habit
classical conditioning - child should associate environment with habit

53
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how do preschoolers learn

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CONDITIONING
classical conditioning or operant conditioning

54
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when is medication used in behavioural disorder
give 2 examples of medications used

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LAST RESORT
- melatonin for sleep / vasopressin for enuresis

55
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what years are the peaceful years

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school age

56
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what is the difference between school refusal and truancy

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school refusal
- 5 to 12year old
- parents know child is at home
- related to anxiety / fears

truancy
- adolescence
- parents unaware
- conduct disorder

57
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how do you treat truancy vs school refusal

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school refusal
- treat underlying psych disorder & anxiety Mx
- early graduated school return / liaison with education welfare officer

truancy
- effective boundary setting by parents / school
- support needs at school, liaise with EWO

58
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contrast aetiology of school refusal vs truancy

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school refusal
- anxious temperament
- overprotective family
- health issues / somatisation
- school transitions
- academically able

truancy
- large disorganised family
- limited academic ability

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define key features conduct disorder

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  • repetitive / persistent pattern of defiant behaviour
  • freq / severity beyond age appropriate norms
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prevalence in boys vs girls

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4.5% boys, 2% girls

61
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what do younger children have vs adolescents in terms of conduct issues

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younger = ODD - oppositional defiant disorder
older = conduct disorder

62
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list types of conduct disorder

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truanting
stealing
initiating fights / mugging / using weapons
destruction of property / arson

63
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list acts consistent with ODD

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severe tantrums
active defiance and refusal to comply with rules
frequent anger

64
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Describe progression of conduct disorder

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40% of 7-8year olds with CD become recidivist delinquents as teenagers
predictor of antisocial personality disorder

65
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mx of conduct disorder

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treat any psychiatric disorder eg ADHD
target modifiable risk factors at a young age - education/social services
parenting programmes
cognitive problem solving skills training / multi system therapy
mentoring

66
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describe parenting skills programmes

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variety of books / videos
individual or group training sessions

67
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4 pillars of parenting programmes

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house rules be clearly communicated
spend quality time with child
parents to model good behaviour
behavioural management skills using conditioning

68
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4 pillars of parenting programmes

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house rules be clearly communicated
spend quality time with child
parents to model good behaviour
behavioural management skills using conditioning

69
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process of behavioural management

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antecedent –> behaviour –> consequence
- identify triggers
- increase desired behaviour
- reinforce behaviour

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features of reinforcing good behaviour

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clear
immediate
consistent
contingent - linked to particular situation, explaining what exactly is right
with attention / praise / stars

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how can bad behaviour be discouraged

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extinction - undesired acts ignored
time out from positive reinforcement
distraction / misdirection
clear consequences if boundaries reached

72
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triad of ADHD

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inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity

73
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defintiion of ADHD ICD11

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> 6 months
inattention and or hyperactivity-impulsivity
pervasive across different situations
onset < 7 years
significant distress or social impairment

74
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prevalence of ADHD

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5%

75
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what is hyperkinetic disorder

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more severe impairment than ADHD

76
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male to female ratio ADHD

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3:1

77
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comorbidity with %s of ADHD

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ODD 50% / conduct disorder 25%
anxiety 25% / depression 15%
LDs 30%

78
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describe the ADHD spiral

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ADHD symptoms
–>
learning difficulties
oppositional behaviour
–>
failure at school academically / social
–>
low self esteem, isolation, delinquent peer group
–> back to top

79
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pathophysiology of ADHD

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prefrontal cortex dysfunction
udnerfunctionung of dopamine system

80
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executive functioning tests for ADHD

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Wiconsin card sorting test
stroop test

81
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what is the stroop test

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list of colours written in different colours, have to say the colour the word is written in, not what colour is written

82
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non genetic biological aetiology of ADHD

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VLBW
prematurity
foetal alcohol syndrome
food additives ?? maybe not

83
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parental factors causing ADHD

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critical comments
maltreatment
physical discipline
lack of sensitivity to childs needs
maternal depression

84
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Non drug Mx of ADHD

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cognitive assessment
psycho education - no one is at fault, what behaviours are good / bad, support groups
diet - food diary to find sensitivity
parent skills training

85
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when is drug mx of ADHD used

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used for persistent significant impairment

86
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2 drug mx options of ADHD

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stimulants
- methylphenidate (sustained or immediate release)

non stimulants
- atomoxetine (NA reuptake inhibitor)

87
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how does methylphenidate work

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block pre synaptic DAT and agonist at postsynaptic DRD4

88
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side effects of methylphenidate

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stunted growth - height and weight
reduced appetite !!
problems with mood - irritability / low mood / anxious
problems sleeping

89
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what needs to be monitored with methylphenidate and why

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height / weight - can reduce appetite and stunt growth
BP - causes HTN
baseline ECG if high risk - cardiac arrhythmias
tic progression if they had tics prior to starting

90
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who is recommended for methylphenidate

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severe / moderate ADHD who have failed to respond to psychosocial intervention

91
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second line mx for ADHD

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dexamfetamine (also a stimulants)

92
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non stimulant medication for ADHD

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guanfacine (alpha adrenergic receptor agonist)
atomoxetine (NARI)

93
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when can atomoxetine be used

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to help with comorbid depression

94
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what needs to be monitored in atomoxetine

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liver failure so do LFTs

95
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3 key things to be monitored regularly in methylphenidate

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growth & BP
suicidal thoughts

96
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3rd line Tx for ADHD

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atomoxetine

97
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prognosis of ADHD

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all patients will get better to some degree, but 2/3rd have some symptoms persisting

98
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what % of patients will have ADHD as adults

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15% have ADHD as adults

99
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major complication of untreated ADHD

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90% conduct disorder if untreated

100
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what is aspergers

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ASD without learning difficulties

101
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3 key features of ASD

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reciprocal social interaction difficulties
communication difficulties
repetitive / restrictive behaviour

102
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what is reciprocal social interaction difficulties

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poor appreciation of social cues
difficulty reciprocating in social interactions - reduced sharing interest/enjoyment with others, reduced proto-declarative pointing
poor non verbal communication - eye contact/social smiling/facial expression range
failure to develop peer relationships

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what is proto declarative pointing

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pointing at something interesting to share your interest with someone else

104
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what are communication difficulties in ASD

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  • non verbal: less gestures, variety/spontaneity of pretend play
  • verbal: delay in language development, stereotyped/repetitive speech, lack of chit-chat
105
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what are restricted / repetitive behaviour

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unusual or repetitive play / use of objects
unusual sensory interests
stereotyped motor mannerisms - eg flapping
adherence to routines / rituals
unusual pre-occupations or circumscribed interests

106
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other difficulties of ASD

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lower IQ
fears / phobias / OCD
ADHD / aggression / self injury
epilepsy in 20%

107
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when do ASD symptoms present

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they are present in under 3 year olds, but manifestations change as child ages

108
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heritability of ASD

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90%

109
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medical conditions causing ASD

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Tuberous sclerosis
fragile X
Downs

110
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prevalence of ASD

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autism 0.25%, ASD 1%

111
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2 psychological theories of ASD

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  1. executive dysfunction theory
    - poor flexibility of behaviour to context
  2. theory of mind
    - can’t appreciate that others have thoughts / feelings of their own that may be different to their own
112
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what is the sally anne test

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to test theory of mind

113
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Mx of ASD

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cognitive assessment
psycho-education - no one is at fault, leaflets
MDT - specialist schools, paeds, SLT, OT
behavioural Mx +/- meds for psych disorder

114
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prognosis of ASD

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variable - depending on IQ/language/social skills
10% achieve independent lives / work /relationships

115
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what factors/models must you consider in the development of a mental health condition in children

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4Ps
- predisposing
- precipitating
- perpetuating
- protective

3 areas
- individual
- family
- environment

bio-psycho-social model

116
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how can biological processes in the family cause mental health condition

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genetics - influence all psych conditions, esp autism / ADHD / schizophrenia / BPAD
genetics of personality / resilience
exposure - alcohol/drugs in utero / childhood

117
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how can psychological processes in the family cause specific mental health conditions (list them related to the psych factor)

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parental modelling of:
social boundaries and law - conduct disorder
education - truancy
food - EDs
alcohol / drugs - misuse

poor attachment - anxiety / depression

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