There are 2 types of tantrums: manipulative (child is trying to get his own way – conscious, planned, controlled) temperamental (child can’t help it – he is truly “out of control”) Both types can look the same and one form can lead into another. A temperamental tantrum acquires a manipulative quality when the child comes to understand the value of what he’s is doing. Guidelines to Help Distinguish the Two Types the manipulative tantrum is […]
TYPES OF DEPRESSION DIAGNOSED IN YOUNG PEOPLE (the Oxford Psychiatric Dictionary lists 25 different types of depression) a) MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD) – serious depression lasts an average of 7-9 months – similar to adult depression in some ways – sadness – pessimism – sleep & appetite disturbance – decrease in concentration – dissimilar in some ways – anxiety – irritability – overly […]
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