Child Adolescent Psychiatry Glossary

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of aggressive, impulsive behavior that are disproportionate to precipitat...

Kiddie Infant Descriptive Instrument for Emotional States, a clinical assessment tool for evaluating emotional and behav...

Structured diagnostic interview protocol used to assess current and lifetime psychiatric disorders in children and adole...

Longitudinal Assessment of Manic Symptoms, a standardized rating scale used to track manic symptoms over time in pediatr...

The clinical decision-making process to identify the most appropriate intensity of mental health services based on asses...

Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-Version 2, a brief screening tool for identifying mental health problems in you...

Systematic tracking of adherence to prescribed psychotropic medications in pediatric populations, including dosage timin...

The process of gradually adjusting medication dosage to achieve optimal therapeutic effect with minimal side effects.

Systematic assessment of a patient's psychological functioning including appearance, behavior, cognition, and emotional...

Evidence-based family therapy approach targeting serious antisocial behavior in adolescents within their natural environ...

A childhood behavioral disorder characterized by persistent defiant, hostile, and disobedient behavior toward authority...

Parents and Children Together, a family-based treatment model that addresses both parental mental health issues and chil...

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, causing sudden onset of OCD or...

Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, characterized by sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive symptoms and othe...

Intensive day treatment program providing comprehensive psychiatric services without overnight stays.

Parent-child interaction therapy, an evidence-based treatment for young children with behavioral problems and their care...

Persistent eating of nonnutritive, nonfood substances inappropriate for the individual's developmental level.

A legal document allowing individuals to specify preferences for psychiatric treatment during future mental health crise...

Specialized evaluation provided by a child and adolescent psychiatrist to assess mental health needs and recommend treat...

A legal mechanism allowing involuntary detention of a minor for psychiatric evaluation when they pose an imminent danger...

Educational intervention that teaches patients and families about mental health conditions, symptoms, treatments, and co...

The statistical characteristics of assessment instruments, including reliability, validity, and normative data.

A systematic evaluation of psychiatric medications prescribed to a child or adolescent to assess efficacy, safety, appro...

Trauma-related disorder characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance, negative mood changes, and hyperarousal followin...