Internalizing disorder

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An internalizing disorder (

internalize
the problems.

Signs and symptoms

Behaviors that are apparent in those with internalizing disorders include depression, withdrawal, anxiety, and loneliness.[1] There are also behavioral characteristics involved with internalizing disorders. Some behavioral abnormalities include poor self-esteem, suicidal behaviors, decreased academic progress, and social withdrawal.[2] Internalizing one's problems, like sadness, can cause the problems to grow into larger burdens such as social withdrawal, suicidal behaviors or thoughts, and other unexplained physical symptoms.[3]

DSM-5

The internalizing disorders, with high levels of

posttraumatic stress disorder
(in Huberty 2004).

Treatment

Some treatments for internalizing disorders include

antidepressants, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychotherapy.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Smith, D.D. "Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Defined". education.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Internalizing Symptoms and Affect of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders". studymode.com. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  3. ^ DiMaria, Lauren. "Internalizing Behaviors and Depression". about.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
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  6. ^ "Depression". helpguide.org. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.

Source

Internalizing Disorder. Encyclopedia of Adolescence: sciencedirect.com. 2011. - Huberty 2004, 2017

External links

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