Describe and discuss effective methods for treating children with mood disorders as well as family treatment options
What will be an ideal response?
• Children – cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy
o Medication
o Combination of medication and therapy
o Teach child to identify emotions and depressive symptoms; teach how to reward with pleasant activities
o Address age-related developmental tasks
• Family
o Power change agents in a child's life
o Parent involvement in CBT
o Psychoeducational techniques while addressing specific family dysfunction
o Marital therapy, if needed
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a) self-centered and rigid. b) insecure and frightened. c) depressed and moody. d) altruistic and self-confident.
Which is NOT true of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?
A. The results indicate a psychological type. B. Each individual has four definite preferences from which to operate and four that are not a part of his or her personality. C. Knowledge of the results is useful in career selection. D. Eight preferences within four categories can be assessed.