In this study the investigators will examine psychiatric symptoms, central neurocognitive functions, parental stress and attachment styles, and biological factors that can give new knowledge about some of the mechanisms present in children referred to outpatient psychiatric clinics. A specific focus will be given to children suffering from severe irritability.
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Social Perception by task performance: Affect Recognition
Timeframe: Baseline
Social Perception by task performance: Theory of Mind
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by task performance: Verbal Working Memory
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by task performance: Inhibitory Control
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by task performance: Cognitive Flexibility
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by task performance: non-verbal Cognitive Flexibility
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Inhibitory control
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Cognitive flexibility
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Emotional Control
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Initiate
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Working Memory
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Plan/Organize
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Organization of Materials
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Task-Monitor
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Self-Monitor
Timeframe: Baseline
Overall executive function by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Behavior Regulation
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Emotion Regulation
Timeframe: Baseline
Executive function by report: Cognitive Regulation
Timeframe: Baseline
Perceived Parenting Stress by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Stress Response by Cortisol levels
Timeframe: Baseline
Attachment style in parents by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Withdrawn and Depressed Symptoms by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Anxious and Depressed Symptoms by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Somatic Complaints by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Social Problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Thought Problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Attention Problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Rule-Breaking Behavior by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Aggressive Behavior by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Internalizing problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Externalizing problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Total behavior and emotional problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Affective Symptoms by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Anxiety Symptoms by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Somatic Problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Oppositional Defiant Symptoms by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Conduct Problems by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Irritability by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Dysregulation by report
Timeframe: Baseline
Global Functioning
Timeframe: Baseline
Follow-up (6 months): Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Timeframe: Follow-up at 6 months
Follow-up (12 months): Diagnosis
Timeframe: Follow-up at 12 months
Follow-up (12 months): Symptoms
Timeframe: Follow-up at 12 months
Affective Interpretation Bias
Timeframe: Baseline