Keywords Divorce, separation, death, bereavement The primary responsibility for ensuring the optimal development and well-being of children lies within the family. A variety of different disruptions can interfere with…
Keywords Family dysfunction, adoption, foster care, substance use, attachment A family is a dynamic system of interactions among biologically, socially, or legally related individuals. As such, families have a…
Keywords Sexuality, homosexuality, gender identity, gender dysphoria The development of sexuality occurs throughout a child’s life. Sexuality includes the interplay of gender roles, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual…
Keywords Physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect Child maltreatment is a significant public health concern given its prevalence and potential impact on health not only during childhood but also later…
Keywords failure to thrive, nutrition, growth, re-feeding syndrome Failure to thrive ( FTT ) is a descriptive term given to infants and young children with malnourishment resulting in inadequate…
Chapter 16 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders • Involve physical symptoms (pain, fatigue, or loss of function) that may be medically unexplained or that may accompany diagnosed medical disorders. •…
Keywords Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication Disorder, Schizophrenia, Psychosis The previous classification of four separate disorders, autism, Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified,…
Keywords Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Obsessions, Compulsions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions, compulsions, or both in the absence of another psychiatric disorder that better explains the symptoms ( Table…
Keywords Major Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder Depressive disorders and bipolar and related disorders comprise new categories in the DSM-5 and have been divided…
