P.G. DIPLOMA IN SCHOOL COUNSELLING
EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF CHILDHOOD AND
ADOLESCENCE
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define Mental Health.
2. Mention the determinants of Mental health.
3. What is meant by developmental psychology?
4. Expand ADHD, MR.
5. Write the symptoms of stress.
6. What is consider to be period of adolescence?
7. What are the causes of suicide?
8. Mention the symptoms of Depression.
9. List down the problems of school children.
10. Write the mental health problems of school children.
Sub. Code
14
CP-8485
2
Wk 14
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Write the concept Mental disorder.
Or
Explain the determinants of mental health.
12. Mention the developmental tasks and Hazards from
infancy, babyhood, early and late childhood.
Or
Explain the emotional and behavioural disorders of
Childhood.
13. Discuss the developmental challenges of
adolescence.
Or
Explain adolescence as period of change and stress.
14. Discuss the causes, types, and management of
Eating Disorders.
Or
Explain the causes and consequences of substance
use disorders.
15. Write the role of Stakeholders in the
implementation of School Mental Health
Programme.
Or
Discuss the strategies used to boost the mental
health literacy in schools.
CP-8485
3
Wk 14
Part C x 10 30)
Answer all questions.
16. Describe the Myths and Misconceptions regarding
mental disorders.
Or
Write a short notes on the following
Mental Retardation
Learning disorders
ADHD.
17. Describe the role of Family and the Peer group in
the life of Adolescents.
Or
Describe the Etiology, Diagnosis and its
management of Personality Disorders
18. Does School Mental Health Programme is needed?
Discuss.
Or
Critically analyze the role of you as a counsellor in
dealing with mental health problems of children.
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