Table 3 CAMH problems as identified by MHC Providers in their caseloads
From: Child mental health in Sierra Leone: a survey and exploratory qualitative study
Category | Examples |
|---|---|
Developmental disorders | Autism, mental retardation |
Mood disorders | Depression, mania |
Psychotic disorders | (Acute) psychosis, drug-induced psychosis, schizophrenia, mania |
Behavioural problems & substance abuse | Behavioural problem/disorder, substance abuse (cannabis and alcohol), gang activity and membership, addiction to stealing, murder, stubbornness |
Emotional Problems | Anger, low self-esteem, grief, stress, exam-related stress, rebellion, anxiety |
Social Problems | Problems in social interaction |
Family and child rearing issues | Family (relational) problems, rejection, “adolescence crisis” (being misunderstood by parents who do not accept their children are growing up), lack of parenting skills |
Abuse | Emotional abuse, sexual harassment, rape |
Issues related to sexuality | Homosexuality, masturbation, prostitution |
Other | Bitterness, “unforgiveness”, financial problems, career issues, epilepsy |