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The readings in this module described several psychological disorders that are often first identified during childhood and adolescence. There are many more disorders that fit into this category which were not discussed.
Choose a childhood/adolescent psychological disorder to investigate. If you intend to research one of these for your Course Project, be sure to avoid duplication; you will need to research a different topic for the final project.
In a 2-3 page paper, written in APA format, using proper spelling and grammar, address the following:
- Provide a brief history of the disorder and diagnosis.
- Describe typical symptoms that need to be present for diagnosis.
- Explain common treatments and outcomes for the disorder.
- Cite at least one peer-reviewed journal as a reference.
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Running head: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Psychological Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: Depression in Adolescence
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Running head: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
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Introduction
Depression is a physical disorder that affects the mood of a person. Children in
adolescence commonly face the disorder causing both physical and emotional problems that
demand clinical treatment as it is done in the modern world.
History and Diagnosis of Depression Illness
The term depression appeared around the second millennium B.C. Its documentation as
an illness first appeared in Mesopotamia during the said period (Schimelpfening, 2019). During
the time, the then specialists termed it as a spiritual condition and not a physical or psychological
condition as it is described in the mod...
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