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Children and adolescents commonly face issues such as bullying, academic stress, family problems, loneliness, and mental health challenges. ADHD symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, while childhood depression is characterized by constant sadness, loss of interest, appetite changes, sleep disorders, and fatigue. Additionally, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) involves frequent fights and aggression, whereas Conduct Disorder (CD) includes aggressive behavior and delinquency, with anxiety triggers stemming from study stress, social situations, family changes, health concerns, and painful activities.

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Children and adolescents commonly face issues such as bullying, academic stress, family problems, loneliness, and mental health challenges. ADHD symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, while childhood depression is characterized by constant sadness, loss of interest, appetite changes, sleep disorders, and fatigue. Additionally, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) involves frequent fights and aggression, whereas Conduct Disorder (CD) includes aggressive behavior and delinquency, with anxiety triggers stemming from study stress, social situations, family changes, health concerns, and painful activities.

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Q1 What are the common issues that children and adolescents face?
Answer:

Children and teenagers often face the following problems:


• Bullying: Bullying can cause low self-esteem.
• Academic stress: The stress of maintaining good grades can be overwhelming.
• Family problems: Divorce or family problems can cause emotional problems.
• Loneliness: Difficulty making friends can lead to loneliness.
• Mental health problems: increased anxiety and depression can affect their quality of life.

Q2: What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD?

Answer: Signs and symptoms of ADHD include:

 Inattention: Difficulty focusing, easily distracted, forgetfulness in daily tasks.


 Hyperactivity: Excessive movement, fidgeting, inability to stay seated.
 Impulsivity: Acting without thinking, interrupting conversations, difficulty waiting for
turns.

Q3 What are the symptoms of childhood depression?


Answer: Symptoms of childhood depression include:
• Constant sadness: crying or feeling sad most days.
• Loss of interest: Lack of interest in previously used activities.
• Changes in appetite: significant weight loss or gain.
• Sleep disorders: insomnia or excessive sleep.
• Fatigue: constant tiredness and lack of energy.

Q4: What is the difference between ODD and Conduct Disorder?


Answer:
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD):
Symptoms include frequent fights, power struggles, aggression and harm to others.
Example: A child challenges the teacher's authority.

Conduct Behavior (CD):


Symptoms include aggressive behavior, property theft, theft, and delinquency.
Example: A child involved in bullying or delinquency.
Q5: What are the common triggers of Anxiety?

Answer: Common causes of anxiety in children and adolescents include:


• Study stress: stress caused by deadlines or upcoming tests.
• Social situations: anxiety about public speaking or social interactions.
• Family changes: Events such as divorce or moving can be stressful.
• Health problems: Concerns about personal health problems and family problems.
• Painful activities: Experiencing or seeing problems can increase anxiety.

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