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Sleep changes
(insomnia to
hypersomnia)
Appetite changes
(loss of to over
eating)
Arousal changes
(lethargic to
manic)
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Emotional Sensitivity
(blunted to hyper)
Concentration/attention
usually decreases
Academic performance
usually decreases
(anorexia is
usually an
exception)
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Because many disorders
share similar symptoms, it is
important to get a
professional assessment.
Most conditions respond very
well to psychotherapy/
counseling and many also
respond well to medications.
A combination of medication
and counseling is usually the
best option.
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Disruption
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Feelings
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Behavior
Family Issues
Death, separation, long-term
unemployment, illness, abuse,
frequent moving, alcohol/drug
abuse
Peer Relationships
Poor peer acceptance, being an
outsider, lack of physical
development, fear of
relationship with opposite sex,
bullying, sexual identity issues
School
Issues
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Pressure for good
grades
Starting a new
school
Failing at a sports
team/club
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Low Self Esteem
Isolation
Trapped
Withdrawn
Lonely
Depressed
Apathy
Guilt
Fear
◦ Of abuse
◦ Of intolerable conditions
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Delinquency
Eating Disorders
Truancy
Drug/Alcohol
Use
Running Away
Sexual Activity
Social Withdrawal
Suicide Attempt
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Many sources can create the same symptomatic
behavior.
The same symptomatic behavior can be a part of
multiple diagnoses. For example poor
concentration can be
caused by
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anxiety
depression
PTSD
substance abuse
insomnia
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Many behavior signals are typical of “normal
adolescent behaviors.”
Diagnosis comes
through
professional
referral.