Also known as: neuropsychiatric disorders, behavioral neurology.
What are neuropsychiatric disorders?
Neuropsychiatric disorder is a blanket medical term that encompasses a broad range of medical conditions that involve both neurology and psychiatry.
Common neuropsychiatric disorders include:
Neuropsychiatric disorders in children can range widely in cause, course, and severity.
What causes neuropsychiatric disorders in children?
Some of the most common causes include:
In some cases, cause may be unknown, may be related to other factors.
What are the symptoms of neuropsychiatric disorders?
The key component of neuropsychiatric disorders is that the symptoms tend to impact brain function, emotion and mood. These can range from problems with focus and learning in the case of ADHD to sadness, irritability, memory problems, mood problems
, depression to a variety of other psychiatric and/or neurological symptoms.
What are neuropsychiatric disorder care options?
Medications, psychological and/or psychiatric therapy are common treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders. Specific treatments will vary based on the precise cause, clinical presentation and severity.
Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP
This page was last updated on: September 09, 2020 11:20 AM
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8 week program. This group therapy program is designed for children ages 7 to 17 with behaviorial issues, including but not limited to ADHD. The weekly sessions teach innovative techniques to assist children with managing feelings, developing organization skills, maximizing their concentration abilities and socialization skills.
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