Common psychological disorders in childhood.
BACKGROUND
Children with anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity, and disruptive behaviour disorders are frequently seen in general practice and often present with somatic complaints, comorbidity and complex family relationships.


OBJECTIVE
This article presents an approach to assessment including useful clinical questions, case diagnostic criteria and recommendations on psychometric tools for general practice.


CONCLUSIONS
Key management principles including psychological and pharmacological approaches are outlined, and a multidisciplinary approach incorporating specialist care is recommended.
Ciechomski
Lisa
L
Department of General Practice, Monash University, Victoria.
Blashki
Grant
G
Tonge
Bruce
B
D001010:Anxiety, Separation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019955:Conduct Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012017:Referral and Consultation
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs