Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-70
Author(s):  
Charlotte Johnston ◽  
Sara Colalillo
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Abstract: The chapter focuses on the assessment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in clinical settings and on measures appropriate for youth. Six- to 12-year-old children are the group most frequently referred for assessment and treatment of ADHD; therefore, literatures regarding assessment at other ages are not as well developed and not reviewed in this chapter. However, consistent with the recent adoption of a lifespan perspective on ADHD, this chapter also includes information pertaining to the assessment of ADHD in adulthood. The chapter begins with a review of the nature of the disorder, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing ADHD in a clinically sensitive manner.

Eating Disorders

2018 ◽  
pp. 541-562
Author(s):  
Robyn Sysko ◽  
Sara Alavi
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Psychiatric Diagnoses ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Scientific Support

In comparison to other psychiatric diagnoses, eating disorders are relatively rare among the population, but are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This chapter focuses on the assessment of eating disorders in adults and youth, including individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. It begins with a review of the nature of the disorders, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing eating disorders in a clinically sensitive manner.

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

2018 ◽  
pp. 266-292
Author(s):  
Amy R. Sewart ◽  
Michelle G. Craske
Keyword(s):  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Scientific Support

Abstract: Panic disorder refers to recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, followed by at least 1 month of persistent concern about their recurrence and their consequences or a significant maladaptive change in behavior consequent to the attacks. Highly comorbid with panic disorder, agoraphobia refers to marked fear or avoidance of specific situations from which escape is perceived to be difficult or in which help may be unavailable in the event of panic-like or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms. This chapter focuses on the assessment of panic disorder and agoraphobia in adults. It begins with a review of the nature of the disorders, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing these anxiety disorders in a clinically sensitive manner.

Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors

2018 ◽  
pp. 193-214
Author(s):  
Alexander J. Millner ◽  
Matthew K. Nock
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Global Public Health Problem

Abstract: Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB) are an enormous global public health problem. Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, and cross-national studies estimate that the prevalence of nonlethal SITBs ranges from 3% to 9%. This chapter focuses on the assessment of SITB in youth and adults. It begins with a review of the nature of the condition, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) determining the presence and frequency of SITB, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing SITB in a clinically sensitive manner.

Adult Depression

2018 ◽  
pp. 131-151
Author(s):  
Jacqueline B. Persons ◽  
David M. Fresco ◽  
Juliet Small Ernst
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Scientific Support

Abstract: This chapter focuses on the assessment of depression in adults. It focuses on major depressive disorder (MDD) because the empirical support for the tools and theories and therapies described in this chapter focuses most frequently on MDD. Many other disorders, as well as phenomena that are not disorders (e.g., grief), share features with MDD, and many of the assessment tools described in this chapter will be helpful in those cases as well. The chapter begins with an overview of the nature of the disorder, which is followed by reviews of assessment instruments designed for the purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. We include recommendations for instruments that have the greatest scientific support and that assess depression in a clinically sensitive manner.

Personality Disorders

2018 ◽  
pp. 464-486
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Rojas ◽  
Thomas A. Widiger
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Scientific Support

Abstract: The 10 personality disorders are the paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal; the histrionic, antisocial, borderline, and narcissistic; and the avoidant, dependent, and obsessive–compulsive. By definition, personality disorders must be evident since adolescence or young adulthood and have been relatively chronic and stable throughout adult life. As such, they often predate the occurrence of other mental disorders, such as a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder. This chapter focuses on the assessment of personality disorders in adults. It begins with a review of the nature of the disorders, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing personality disorders in a clinically sensitive manner.

Gambling Disorders

2018 ◽  
pp. 412-432
Author(s):  
David C. Hodgins ◽  
Jennifer L. Swan ◽  
Randy Stinchfield
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Gambling Disorders ◽  
Broad Definition ◽  
Illegal Gambling ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Wide Range

Gambling is defined as wagering money or something else of value on an outcome that is partially or primarily determined by chance. This broad definition comprises a wide range of activities, including informal, commercial, and illegal gambling. This chapter focuses on the assessment of gambling disorders in adults. It begins with a review of the nature of the disorders, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing gambling use disorders in a clinically sensitive manner.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

2018 ◽  
pp. 293-310
Author(s):  
Michel J. Dugas ◽  
Catherine A. Charette ◽  
Nicole J. Gervais
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Scientific Support

Abstract: Generalized anxiety disorder is a chronic condition (minimum duration of 6 months) involving excessive and uncontrollable worry and anxiety about a number of events or activities and leading to significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. This chapter focuses on the assessment of generalized anxiety disorder. It begins with a review of the nature of the disorder, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing generalized anxiety disorder in a clinically sensitive manner.

Depression in Children and Adolescents

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea R. Dougherty ◽  
Daniel N. Klein ◽  
Thomas M. Olino
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Treatment Of Depression

Abstract: The diagnoses of the depressive disorders have a moderate degree of clinical utility and construct validity in children and adolescents. This chapter focuses on the assessment of depression in children and adolescents. An assessment strategy should be driven by the available data on the clinical features, associated characteristics, course, and treatment of depression, as well as what is known about the processes involved in the maintenance and recurrence of episodes. This chapter begins with a review of the nature of the disorder, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing depression in a clinically sensitive manner.

Child and Adolescent Pain

2018 ◽  
pp. 583-607
Author(s):  
C. Meghan McMurtry ◽  
Patrick J. McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Subjective State ◽  
Scientific Support

Pain is a complex, subjective state that has both sensory and emotional components. It is common throughout childhood. This chapter focuses on the assessment of pain and the effects of pain on the functioning of youth and their families across domains such as physical, emotional, and social role functioning, because the nature of pain requires assessment beyond simplistic pain intensity. It begins with a review of the nature of the condition, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing pain in a clinically sensitive manner.

Alcohol Use Disorder

2018 ◽  
pp. 381-411
Author(s):  
Angela M. Haeny ◽  
Cassandra L. Boness ◽  
Yoanna E. McDowell ◽  
Kenneth J. Sher
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Alcohol Involvement

Although extremely heterogeneous across individuals, the general course of alcohol use disorders begins with increasing alcohol involvement during adolescence, peak involvement during late adolescence and early adulthood, and a gradual decrease during adulthood. Four prototypical courses of alcohol involvement have been identified: a non-user/stable low-user course, a chronic or high-user course, a “developmentally limited” course that declines over the lifespan, and a later-onset course that gradually increases over the lifespan. This chapter focuses on the assessment of alcohol use disorders in adults. It begins with a review of the nature of the disorders, which is followed by a review of clinical assessment instruments designed for the assessment purposes of (a) diagnosis, (b) case conceptualization and treatment planning, and (c) treatment monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations are included for instruments with the greatest scientific support and for assessing alcohol use disorders in a clinically sensitive manner.

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