This presentation describes the illness of psychological conditions

1. Behavioral disorder
behavioral disorder
behavioral disorder
under the supervisor
Dr. Sahar ELbastawesy
Dr. Sahar ELbastawesy
Psychiatric and mental health nursing
Psychiatric and mental health nursing
By
By
Haya Alharbi
Haya Alharbi
Hind
Hind
Fatima
Fatima
Amal
Amal

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introduction
objective
definition
Risk factors
Causes
symptoms and signs
Diagnostic studies
treatment
complication
Nursing management
references
Outlines

3. objective
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The objective of the presented topic is to provide a comprehensive
overview of behavioral disorders, including their definition, risk
factors, causes, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment options,
complications, and nursing management.
The presentation aims to increase the understanding and
awareness of behavioral disorders and provide useful information
for healthcare professionals and the general public.

4. • Behavioral disorders are a group
of mental health conditions that
affect an individual's behavior,
emotions, and cognitive
processes. These disorders can
lead to significant distress or
impairment in daily life and can
affect people of all ages.
introduction

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condition exhibiting one or more of the
following characteristics over a long period
of time and to a marked degree that
adversely affects a child’s educational
performance:
An inability to learn
An inability to build or maintain satisfactory
Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings
under normal circumstances.
Definition

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Family history of mental illness or substance abuse
Fetal exposure to tobacco or illicit drugs
Lack of supervision
Male gender
Parental substance abuse
Poor social skills
Stressful home or school environment
Risk Factors

7. Causes
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involving a combination of genetic, environmental, and social
factors. For example,
studies have identified specific genetic variations associated
with ADHD and conduct disorder, while exposure to trauma
or abuse during childhood can increase the risk of developing
various behavioral disorders.

8. Signs and Symptoms
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hyperactivity,
impulsivity, aggression, defiance,
poor social skills
poor academic performance,
substance abuse, and self-harm.

9. Diagnosis Study

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The diagnosis of behavioral disorders typically involves a
comprehensive evaluation by a mental health
professional, including a
medical history, physical exam
psychological assessment.
Various diagnostic tools such as rating scales,
questionnaires, and behavioral observations may also be
used to aid in diagnosis.
Diagnosis Study

11. Treatment

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Speech disorders are managed by:
Behaviour modification and
relaxation therapy.
Reassure the child and help in
breath control exercise.

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Management
Psychotherapy
antidepressant drugs
behavior modification
nutritional rehabilitation
Parental counseling for modification
of parent child relationship
Hospitalization may be needed in
complicated cases.

14. Complications
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Accidental ingestion of poisons
Particularly in lead poisoning. Soil-borne
parasitic infections.
Gastrointestinal (GI) tract complications.

15. Nursing Management
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-Reassure parents that it's transient
Improve parental attention / nurturing.
Teach parent to ignore; and give more attention to positive aspects
of child's behaviour.
-Provide child praise / reward for substitute behaviours.
Bitter salves, thumb splints, gloves may be used to reduce thumb
sucking.
monitoring and managing symptoms, promoting healthy coping
strategies, providing education and support to patients and families,
and advocating for appropriate treatment and resources.

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American Psychiatric Association. .)2013( Diagnostic and statistical
manual of mental disorders5( th ed. .)Washington ,DC :Author.
National Institute of Mental Health. (2021). Behavior disorders.
Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-
adolescent-behavior-disorders/index.shtml
National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2021). Mental health conditions:
Disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders. Retrieved from
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-
Conditions/Disruptive-Impulse-Control-and-Conduct-Disorders
References