WorksheetsMental Health Disorders Overview
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which symptom excludes a Panic Disorder diagnosis?
Exposure to trauma.
Persistent sadness.
Excessive worry about health.
Difficulty concentrating.
What are the key features of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
Angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, vindictiveness. Lasts 6+ months.
Excessive happiness, cooperative behavior, and social withdrawal.
Frequent crying spells, lack of motivation, and extreme shyness.
Inability to focus, hyperactivity, and excessive talking.
Why is Bipolar often misdiagnosed in kids?
Irritability is mistaken for mania; behavior better explained by ADHD or trauma.
Children often display symptoms of depression that are misinterpreted as bipolar disorder.
Parents often report mood swings that are typical of adolescent behavior.
Bipolar disorder is rare in children, leading to misdiagnosis of other conditions.
What are the key features of Pica?
Persistent eating of non-nutritive substances for ≥1 month, no cultural/religious explanation, not due to nutritional deficiency or psychosis.
Craving for food items that are rich in nutrients and vitamins.
Eating a balanced diet with a variety of food groups.
Consuming only organic food products for health benefits.
What are the key features of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)?
Meant to reduce bipolar misdiagnosis in kids.
Characterized by persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol.
Primarily diagnosed in adults with a history of mood disorders.
Involves episodes of mania and hypomania.
What are the key features of Cyclothymic Disorder?
2 years mood swings, subthreshold.
Severe depressive episodes lasting more than 2 weeks.
Manic episodes lasting more than 1 week.
Constantly elevated mood without any depressive symptoms.
What are the key features of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Deficits in social communication, restricted/repetitive behaviors, present in early development, range from mild to severe.
High intelligence and exceptional memory skills.
Strong verbal communication skills and social adaptability.
Complete lack of interest in social interactions.
Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)
What is a characteristic of Specific Learning Disorder?Difficulty learning/using academic skills in one or more areas (reading, writing, math)
Always occurs in conjunction with ADHD
Only affects individuals with a lack of instruction
Lasts less than 6 months
What are the key features of Panic Disorder?
Sudden attacks, no clear trigger, rule out caffeine, medical issues, PTSD, OCD.
Consistent anxiety over a long period, fear of social situations, avoidance of crowds, excessive worry.
Recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, emotional numbness, avoidance of reminders of trauma.
Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite, feelings of worthlessness.
What mental age is needed to diagnose Enuresis?
Age 3 or older.
Age 4 or older.
Age 5 or older.
Age 6 or older.
What are the core features of Reactive Attachment Disorder (F94.1)?
Emotionally withdrawn toward caregivers
Excessive social engagement with strangers
Strong emotional responses to caregivers
History of extreme over-care
What are the key features of Acute Stress Disorder?
PTSD < 1 month.
PTSD > 1 month.
Chronic anxiety symptoms
Severe depression symptoms
A child with a mental age of 3 soils themselves. Can you diagnose Encopresis?
Yes, the child can be diagnosed with Encopresis.
No, the child cannot be diagnosed with Encopresis.
Yes, but only if the child is older than 5.
No, because the child is too young to be diagnosed.
What mnemonic helps remember CD's key features?
CD = Cruelty + Destruction + Defiance.
CD = Creativity + Development + Design.
CD = Communication + Dedication + Diversity.
CD = Clarity + Direction + Determination.
What two substances are most often ingested in Pica?
Dirt and paint.
Sand and glue.
Paper and plastic.
Wood and metal.
What are the key features of Encopresis?
Pooping in inappropriate places, mental age ≥ 4, can be emotional (trauma, control).
Frequent urination, mental age ≤ 5, usually caused by diet.
Inability to control bowel movements, mental age ≥ 3, often linked to physical illness.
Regular bowel movements, mental age ≥ 6, typically due to lack of fiber.
A person avoids shopping malls unless they’re with someone. Likely diagnosis?
Agoraphobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
7. Two key differences between ASD and IDD:
ASD involves social communication deficits beyond developmental delay.
IDD involves only social skills deficits without cognitive delays.
ASD and IDD are identical in their symptoms and treatment.
IDD involves global cognitive delays, but social skills may be appropriate to cognitive level.
List two disorders that must be ruled out before diagnosing Specific Learning Disorder.
ADHD or vision/hearing impairments
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Schizophrenia
What are the key features of Pathological Gambling?
Loss of control, tolerance, withdrawal, not for profit or fun.
Increased social interactions, enjoyment, financial gain, and excitement.
Ability to stop gambling at any time, occasional play, and recreational enjoyment.
Playing for fun, winning small amounts, and having a budget.
