CHYS 1F90 Lecture Notes - Trifluoperazine, Prefrontal Cortex, Startle Response

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10% of the population of children and youth. Children and youth affected by mood and anxiety disorders. General characteristics in children and youth: poor performance in school, withdrawal from friends and activities, sadness and hopelessness, anger and rage. Related to chemical imbalance in the central nervous system. Associated with decreased levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin. However, it is not simply a lack of serotonin. Why do some children cope well with adverse environmental conditions while others do not: notion of a psychological toolkit we all have it, helps get out of depression. The positive outcomes of preventing or treating depression. Defined by marked changes in mood and energy. Extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression) within a 24 hour period. Etc: suicide, attempted suicide, social withdrawal, poor school achievement, substance abuse, family isolation, etc, coping skills, healthy relationships, social acceptance.

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