Adolescents behavior problems

Eaves LJ, Silberg JL, Meyer JM, Maes HH, Simonoff E, Pickles A, Rntter M, Neale MC, Reynolds CA, Erikson MT, Heath AC, Loeber R, Trnett KR, Hewitt JK (1997) Genetics and developmental psychopathology. 2. The main effects of genes and environment on behavioral problems in the Virginia Twin Stndy of Adolescent Behavioral Development. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 38 965-980... 

Mental retardation is associated with a much higher prevalence of psychopathology than is found in the general population, and this is true of children and adolescents as well as adults. Rutter et al. (1976) found that the rate of behavior problems in children with MR... 

Whereas some drug studies have been done in children with normal IQ who have conduct disorder, there are very few studies involving children with MR and disruptive behavior problems. We are not aware of any studies of psychostimulants primarily to manage conduct problems in children with MR. However, most studies of children with both MR and ADHD have observed improvements on subscales assessing conduct problems, especially as rated by teachers (Aman et al., 1991, Aman et al., 1993). Given the low toxicity and well-tolerated side effects of the stimulants, they should at least be considered for treating conduct disorder in children and adolescents with MR, especially if they have ADHD. 

Johnson, T.C. (1993) Assessment of sexual behavior problems in preschool-aged and latency-aged children. In A., Yates, ed. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders Philidelphia W.B. Saunders, pp. 431-449. 

Problems related to inadequate sleep in children and adolescents are fairly common. Studies have shown that inadequate or irregular sleep usually results in some variation of daytime sleepiness, but may also result in behavior problems, difficulties with alertness, concentration, attentiveness, problem solving, memory, school problems, and other daytime behavior problems. Adolescents health may also be compromised by poor sleep/wake habits, with increased irritability... 

Although marijuana may not be linked to severe mental illness, research begun in the 1960s has suggested that marijuana can cause subtle psychological damage, particularly to adolescents. Studies have consistently shown that adolescents with psychological and behavioral problems are more likely... 

Can be used cautiously in children or adolescents over 1 with severe behavioral problems... 

Kramer JR, Loney J, Ponto LB, Roberts MA, Grossman S. Predictors of adult height and weight in boys treated with methylphenidate for childhood behavior problems. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2000 39(4) 517-24. 

James AC, Javaloyes AM. The treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. J Child Psychol Psychiatry All Disciplines 2001 42 439-49 McCracken JT, McGough J, Shah B et al. Risperidone in children with autism and serious behavioral problems. N Engl J Med 2002 347 314-21 MTA Co-operative Group. A 14-month randomized clinical trial of treatment strategies for... 

Min M, Minnes S, Lang A, Wu M, Singer L. Substance use, externalizing behavior problems, and quality of family relations in prenataUy cocaine-exposed adolescents. Neurotoxicol Teratol (NETS P05 2012 34 382. May-Jtme. 

The following problems have been identified in considering the roles that schools play in serving children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems (1) The number of students recognized as having problems is... 

The U.S. Surgeon General s report on mental health underscores that prevention and treatment are both needed to help reduce social, emotional, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999). The report also emphasizes that schools are a major setting for identifying mental health concerns in youth. Schools are one of the most universal, natural settings and provide unparalleled access to youth (Weist, 1997). In fact, it is estimated that one-fourth of the U.S. population can be found in schools (Jamieson, Curry, Martinez, 2001). 

Gortmaker, S. L., Walker, D., Weitzman, M., Sobol, A. M. (1990). Chronic conditions, socioeconomic risks, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 85, 267-276. 

Tlsdelle, D. A., St. Lawrence, J. S. (1988). Adolescent interpersonal problem-solving skill training Social validation and generalization. Behavior Therapy, 19,171-182. 

Overall, the highest rates of substance use occur during late adolescence and early adulthood. In those who will eventually have a substance use disorder, the pattern of use moves from experimentation to overt substance abuse fairly quickly. The more serious problems resulting from substance dependence typically lag behind by 5-10 years, though such behavior can start significantly sooner. 

Another set of tools that could be utilized are brief rating scales. DSM-IV mandates that ADHD symptoms must be present in at least two settings. For children and adolescents, school is invariably one of the two settings. To get a sense of the comparative problems in school versus those at home, psychiatrists often use rating scales that can be completed by both parents and one or more teachers. The Conners Teacher Rating Scale, Conners Parent Rating Scale, and the Child Behavior Checklist are the most commonly nsed scales to evalnate the symptoms of ADHD. 

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