Create 8 SHORT case scenarios where children 0-12 years old need to visit psychiatrist office with any of the following disorders , including medication treatment .
Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Dissociative Disorder
Eating Disorder
Impulse-Control Disorder
Mood Disorder
Neurocognitive Disorder
Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Personality Disorder
Psychotic Disorder
Sexual Disorder
Sleep Disorder
Somatoform Disorder
Substance-Related & Addictive Disorder
Trauma & Stress-Related Disorder
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A twelve-year-old girl is brought in by her parents to the clinic where they indicate that she has been having cases of school refusal, social withdrawal, and depressed mood. The parents further inform that patient feels lonely and out of place at times since she has lost interest in things she used to enjoy doing. Upon articulate examination of the young girl, the psychiatrist diagnosed her with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and recommended Fluoxetine 10mg daily plus individual therapy which would be accompanied by family support.
A 6-year-old boy exhibited delays in his language development, poor eye contact, and restricted interests; hence, he was referred to the psychiatrist by his pediatrician. They also reported that he had difficulty engaging with his peers and got overwhelmed easily regarding social matters. Pt is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and suggested an inclusive treatment plan consisting of applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, as well as Risperidone 0.25mg every day for his irritability and aggression.
