Mental health articles
OF mental health care and mentally ill
September, 2014
Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation
Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation in child Questions to ask the parents Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation • Why are you concerned about your child’s development? Get a clear story of which aspect of the child’s development has led to the consultation. • By what age did your child learn to hold her head steady? […]
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When mental retardation and mental illness occur together
When mental retardation and mental illness occur together Children with mental retardation are more vulnerable to mental illness. Children with mild mental retardation may become very aware of their limited abilities compared with other children and may show emotional and behavioural problems in the classroom. As they grow older, their difficulty in making friends may […]
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When should you suspect mental retardation?
When should you suspect mental retardation? Suspect mental retardation if a child: • is delayed in achieving key milestones • has difficulties in school work and playing with other children; • is not able to carry out instructions. Suspect mental retardation if an adolescent: • has difficulties in social relationships with other adolescents; • shows […]
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How does mental retardation affect the child?
How does mental retardation affect the child? Mental retardation affects a child’s development in many respects: • physical functions, for example the child’s ability to walk and using his hands; • self-care, for example the ability to feed, bathe and use the toilet independently; • communication with others by talking and understanding what is being […]
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When a child does not speak normally
When a child does not speak normally Some children appear quite normal in terms of their development f movements, sitting, standing and other physical functions. However, they have problems mainly with talking and speech. Always check the hearing of these children, as hearing problems can cause delays in their language development. If their hearing is […]
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mental retardation causes
What causes mental retardation? mental retardation causes Mental retardation occurs because the brain is not developing properly. The development of the brain can be affected by many factors. The causes of mental retardation include: • problems before the child is born, including poor nutrition for the mother, excess alcohol consumption by the mother and certain […]
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what is mental retardation disorder?
What is mental retardation (MR)? what is mental retardation disorder? Mental retardation means that mental functions are ‘retarded’ or, in other words, not as well developed as expected for the age of the child. Children with mental retardation have difficulty with learning new things. The disability may affect all aspects of a child’s development, from […]
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The child who is developing slowly
The child who is developing slowly This section is about a child who is not developing at the rate at which most other children do. There is a great variation in physical and mental abilities among children (and adults!). Some children are better at sports than others. Some children are better in studies than others. […]
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Things to remember when dealing with bereavement
Things to remember when dealing with bereavement • Bereavement is the normal human response to losing a loved one through death. • Counsel the person about the loss and ask friends and relatives to provide support. • If grief lasts more than six months, or leads to severe depression or suicidal ideas, then it is […]
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The needs of those bereaved through suicide
The needs of those bereaved through suicide People who have been bereaved through suicide will need help to take the following: • get the suicide in perspective by talking about it; • deal with family problems caused by the suicide; • feel better about themselves (not to blame oneself); • obtain factual information about the […]
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