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Pediatric
Mood Disorders Clinic
Recognition
of Clinical Features
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Educational material on recognition of the clinical features available at the clinic.
Pediatric mood disorders include:
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SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION:
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Becomes sad, irritable or cranky
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Has changes in sleep and appetite
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Appears tired and less energetic
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Loses interest and pleasure in activities
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Withdraws from family and friends
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Feels guilty, worthless, or hopeless
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Things about death or suicide
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Has behavioral problems
SYMPTOMS OF MANIA:
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Becomes overly irritable; or abnormally happy
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Needs less sleep
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Becomes unusually energetic & hyper active
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Thinks & talks faster
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Has difficulty concentrating
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Behaves in a risky or dangerous way
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Sexually disinhibited
While all children act differently in stressful situations, mood disorder symptoms are reactions that are not normal and would require treatment.
Educational material on treatment available at the clinic:
- Medication (Information on individual medications included)
- Choices in psychotherapy
- Family Therapy
- Parent groups
- Other treatment options
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