Discussion Board - 2/27

When considering the case of the 14-year old presenting with extreme irritability including fighting, thefts and defiance of curfew it’s essential to conduct a very in depth and consume assessment that focuses on more than just surface level symptoms. Irritability is multifaceted and can be attributed to many different things that often interconnect. Given this broad range, it’s important to delve into a child’s development and upbringing. This would include looking for early signs of a child having adhd, anxiety, depression or other mood orders which might be making apparent adhd symptoms worse. It’s therefore important to understand the context and duration of the symptoms and observe the boy in various settings to ensure that the symptoms are not due to environmental factors