Diagnosing psychiatric disorders in children is a tricky business. Mental health professionals must take many factors into consideration when diagnosing, not the least of which is what might happen if a child were to be misdiagnosed.
Please, answer the following questions:
1.) What effect might misdiagnosis have on their lives?
2.) Why should or shouldn't we diagnose young children?
3.) What age is "too young" to diagnose, or is there no age limit?
4.) What are the cons of giving diagnoses too young to children?
5.) What are the pros and cons of using psychiatric medication with young children?
Please when answering the questions discuss the larger issue related to the benefits and risks of diagnosing and treating young children with psychiatric disorders (e.g., ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar, Depression, etc...). Try to argue on both the "pro" and the "con" side.
Support your opinions with research, not just on "word of mouth" or personal experience.
I need 2 citations and they must be from an academic source . I also need the answer to be between 300 to 350 words. Please make sure the document is original, because i will check its originality before accepting it.