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Common psychological disorders in childhood
Lisa Ciechomski1, Grant Blashki, Bruce Tonge
1Department of General Practice, Monash University, Victoria.
Australian Family Physician
|January 6, 2005
Summary
This study offers a practical approach for general practitioners to assess and manage childhood anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and disruptive behavior disorders. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary strategy for effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric mental health
- General practice
Background:
- Children with anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity, and disruptive behavior disorders are common in general practice.
- These conditions often present with somatic complaints, comorbidity, and complex family dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a structured approach for assessing these disorders in general practice.
- To offer guidance on clinical questions, diagnostic criteria, and psychometric tools.
Main Methods:
- Review of assessment strategies for common childhood behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Recommendations for clinical questions and diagnostic criteria.
- Guidance on selecting appropriate psychometric tools for primary care settings.
Main Results:
- The article outlines key assessment questions and diagnostic criteria.
- Recommendations for validated psychometric tools are provided.
Conclusions:
- Effective management involves psychological and pharmacological interventions.
- A multidisciplinary approach, including specialist care, is recommended for optimal outcomes.