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Challenging Behaviours
gathered from – Ten things I wish you knew about your child’s mental health – Dr Billy Garvey Understanding Behavioural Difficulties: Addressing Behavioural Issues: Long-Term Impact of Emotional Difficulties: Understanding and Addressing Behavioural Issues Role of Paediatrician as a Detective: Behaviour as Communication: Identifying Triggers and Patterns: The Volcano Analogy:…
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Enuresis (bed wetting)
Enuresis Overview: types Epidemiology: Associated Conditions: Pathophysiology: History Much of the history should focus on voiding habits Examination Evaluation: Treatment/Management: Pharmacological Therapy Desmopressin: MinirinTM melt/tablet DOSING: Intranasal route is not recommended due to higher risk of hyponatraemia Prognosis: Complications: Consider referral to a general paediatrician or continence service when
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Mental Health in Kids
In 2013–14, children living: Signs of mental health problems in children
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Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents
MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER lifetime prevalence DISRUPTIVE MOOD DYSREGULATION DISORDER BIPOLAR DISORDER Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents SEPARATION ANXIETY DISORDER SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER (SOCIAL PHOBIA) SELECTIVE MUTISM GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER SPECIFIC PHOBIA OCD Oppositional Defiant Disorder Conduct Disorder