13 Nov Should we be “diagnosing” children with psychological disorders?

NUR 630 Weekly Discussion

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words or more,

1. Introduction to Child Psychiatry

After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post:

• Should we be “diagnosing” children with psychological disorders? Use current US scholarly journals to support your opinion.

2. Psychiatric Assessment of Children Under 18

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post:

• One common dilemma faced by psychiatric nurse practitioners is determining who the “client” is. Given that children are typically brought for treatment by their parents, describe how the psychiatric nurse practitioner would respond to a child who discloses they are indulging in illicit behavior and asks you not to tell his or her parents.

3. Internalizing Disorders

Can children in elementary school become depressed? After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post:

• What makes childhood depression difficult to assess? • Identify your ethnicity and culture, then explain your answer by comparing your

cultural beliefs regarding depression and anxiety and those of another ethnicity and culture.

https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-1-lecture-materials-and-resources
https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-2-lecture-materials-and-resources
https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-3-lecture-materials-and-resources
https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-3-lecture-materials-and-resources

4. Externalizing Disorders

Some commonly followed treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have not been scientifically substantiated, including restricted or modified diets, treatments for allergies, treatment for inner ear problems, treatments for yeast infections, megavitamins, chiropractic adjustment and bone alignment, eye training, special- colored glasses, and biofeedback.

After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post:

• Discuss four non-pharmacological treatments that you would recommend for a 6 year old child with ADD.

• Use the US clinical guidelines to support your response.

5. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, or Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

In recent years, there have been reports linking autism to vaccinations. After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well- written discussion post:

• Explain the controversy regarding vaccines as a possible cause of autism spectrum disorder.

• Does the current US based research the “other causes” of autism better explain autistic spectrum disorder?

• Use US scholarly journal articles to explain your response.

6. Health-Related Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, or Feeding/Eating Disorder

After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post:

• Explain why some cultural/ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by childhood obesity.

• Identify your ethnicity and culture. Then, list three health promotion strategies that can be taken to address this obesity in your culture/ethnicity.

• Use the US clinical guidelines to support your response.

https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-4-lecture-materials-and-resources
https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-5-lecture-materials-and-resources
https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-6-lecture-materials-and-resources

7. Gender Identity Disorder or Trauma/Stress-Related Disorders

After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post:

• Explain your views on allowing a minor to explore their gender identity. • Discuss how a psychiatric nurse practitioner could create space for a minor to

discuss their gender identities and expressions during a session? • Use the US clinical guidelines to support your response.

https://stu.instructure.com/courses/48604/pages/module-7-lecture-materials-and-resources