Special Topics in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Many children face special issues that impact everyday life, whether it is within themselves, their families, or their environment. The PMHNP must be sensitive to these many issues that children and adolescents are faced with during important developmental years.

In this Discussion, you select a special population and analyze the psychological issues that the population faces. You also address the assessment and treatment needs of the population.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Analyze psychological issues that may arise in children faced with special circumstances
• Evaluate assessment measures used with children faced with special circumstances
• Evaluate treatment options used with children faced with special circumstances
• Analyze cultural influences on treatments (D)