Discussion: working with children and adolescents versus adults week 2 | NURS 6660 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role I: Child and Adolescent | Walden University

 

Post your answers to the following:

• Explain why a developmental assessment of children and adolescents is important.
• Describe two assessment instruments and explain why they are used for children and adolescents but not adults. 
• Describe two treatment options for children and adolescents that may not be used when treating adults.
• Explain the role parents play in assessment and treatment.

• Support your approach with evidence-based literature in APA Format and proper citation, support with at least three references no more than five years old. Include introduction and conclusion.