Explain in what situations it is important to consider how family dynamics are affecting the condition of the infant, child or adolescent you chose.

no title page needed
**childrens mental health is the course** family relationships
textbook below

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 3rd ed. (2012) Goodman, Robert, and Scott, Stephen. Wiley-Blackwell. Chichester, West Sussex.

Assignment Objective: Choose and discuss a condition of interest that was discussed in this course. Post your assignment in the discussion board to share with others (this may be in a post format and does not need to include a title page).

*Ensure to use the following headings within your post to separate the concepts discussed

Assignment Description:

TITLE
-Choose a condition of interest that was taught in this class. For example, attachment disorders, enuresis, faecal soiling, sleep disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, eating disorders, or substance abuse.
INTRODUCTION
-Include an introduction describing the condition you chose, the age of the infant, child or adolescent you chose to write about and how the condition is affecting the child.
DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE
-Explain how the developmental stage of the infant, child or adolescent affects the condition you chose.
FAMILY DYNAMICS
-Explain in what situations it is important to consider how family dynamics are affecting the condition of the infant, child or adolescent you chose.
GENETICS, PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH
-In addition, how might genetics, physical or mental health factors be affecting the condition you chose.
Please write a post of about 500-1000 words and share it on the discussion board. Ensure to include references.
Comment on one other students assignment and reflect on the relevance of that condition.

Brief example: a 4 year old girl is experiencing secondary diurnal enuresis at least once a week. Because of the developmental stage of the girl we may first consider regular reminders to use the toilet as some children postpone urination because they are too busy playing to notice or they are choosing to ignore the fact that they have a full bladder (Goodman & Scott, 2012). Because stressful life events are associated with twice the risk of enuresis (Goodman & Scott, 2012) we will also want to find out if there has been recent family break up, move, new sibling, sexual abuse, or conflict within the home. Another common factor associated with enuresis is urinary tract infections particularly in girls (Goodman & Scott, 2012). This should also be explored.

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