The Prevalence of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Youth

School Name

Dutch Fork High School

Grade Level

12th Grade

Presentation Topic

Psychology and Sociology

Presentation Type

Mentored

Mentor

Mentor: Dr. Kate Flory and Katelynn Burgess , University of South Carolina

Abstract

Emotional and behavioral disorders in school-aged children are associated with social difficulties and risks such as school dropout, substance-related disorders, and suicide/homicide. It is important to understand the mental health disorders of youth for identification, prevention, and treatment. This research project is determining the prevalence of internalizing, externalizing, and tic disorders in students from elementary to high school ages in a rural South Carolina school district. Some examples of these disorders are ADHD, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression. Teachers complete a screening of their class and students and their families are invited to participate in an in depth, one-on-one screening with a clinician. Students who participate in the study are able to receive a free evaluation and be referred to resources in their community. The purpose of this research is to identify the rates of occurrence of disorders, describe mental health treatments with children already diagnosed with mental health issues, and assess the misuse of medications prescribed for treatments of disorders.

Location

Wall 322

Start Date

3-25-2017 9:30 AM

Presentation Format

Oral and Written

Group Project

No

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Mar 25th, 9:30 AM

The Prevalence of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Youth

Wall 322

Emotional and behavioral disorders in school-aged children are associated with social difficulties and risks such as school dropout, substance-related disorders, and suicide/homicide. It is important to understand the mental health disorders of youth for identification, prevention, and treatment. This research project is determining the prevalence of internalizing, externalizing, and tic disorders in students from elementary to high school ages in a rural South Carolina school district. Some examples of these disorders are ADHD, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression. Teachers complete a screening of their class and students and their families are invited to participate in an in depth, one-on-one screening with a clinician. Students who participate in the study are able to receive a free evaluation and be referred to resources in their community. The purpose of this research is to identify the rates of occurrence of disorders, describe mental health treatments with children already diagnosed with mental health issues, and assess the misuse of medications prescribed for treatments of disorders.