Unit 7: Discussion Common Pediatric Mental Health Conditions

It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format. Instructions:

Select ONE of the cases listed below and create a substantive initial post. Please post the question number you chose in the title of your post.

1. SH is a premenarchal 12-year-old female who has a 6-week complaint of difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite, and insomnia. Her mother notes that SH has stopped talking to her friends and seems very withdrawn. There are no recent changes in the family and no history of trauma. What do you believe this patients diagnosis is? What are the appropriate steps to screen and evaluate this patient? What management will you recommend?
2. You receive a phone call from the parent of a 3-year-old child who was asked to leave his preschool because of fighting with the children and teachers, biting his classmates, and dramatic temper tantrums that often result in his throwing objects at others. His mother reports that he has always been a difficult child and does not respond to verbal redirection and timeouts like his older brother does. In addition, he has always been a physical child and will often hit and push older children when angered. What disorders do you suspect? What are the appropriate steps to screen and evaluate this patient? What will be your management of this child?