CHYS 2P35 Study Guide - Final Guide: Fetus, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia
11 Jan 2017
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Biological influences: genetics may contribute, risk for developing anxiety disorders likely inherited. Immune system functioning: cognitive functioning, biological functioning. Relationship between stress and health: long term cardiac health, comorbid mental health, depression. Estimates of prevalence among children vary: usually 2. 5-5% but some report 12-25% Limited information on ethnic differences, but differences may exist. Age-inappropriate degrees of inattention and impulsivity, with and without hyperactivity. Chronic and serious inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Affects approximately 5% of the students" population. 3 broad categories: attention disorder (inattentive type) Affects school work, play, remembering: hyperactivity- impulsivity disorder. Can"t remain still or stay on task. Stimulant medication thought increase the production of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine: simulate chemicals in the brain that are associated with attention. 2. 5 million children take medication of adhd. Side effects are relatively mild and not long lasting. Most families begin medication as a result of a recommendation from a teacher. Behaviour is managed through the use of interventions and strategies.
