Assessment targets
At the end of the chapter, you should ask yourself the following questions:
- Can I explain the key diagnostic criteria for childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders, depression and behaviour problems?
- How are childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders, depression and behaviour problems treated? Is there any evidence that these treatments are effective?
- What are the roles of genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders, depression and behaviour problems?
- Do parents cause childhood and adolescent psychological disorders?