Andres De Los Reyes - Adolescent Mental Health

Andres De Los Reyes, an associate professor and editor-in-chief, discusses the challenges in assessing child and adolescent mental health. He highlights the discrepancies in observations from different sources like parents and teachers, and the importance of understanding these differences. The goal is to personalize assessments to improve treatment decisions and outcomes for children and adolescents.

What is the primary focus of Andres De Los Reyes' laboratory?

• Understanding discrepancies in mental health assessments

• Creating educational programs for teachers

• Developing new psychological therapies

• Studying adult mental health disorders

Why might parents and teachers report different observations of a child's behavior?

• They observe the child in different settings

• They have different levels of education

• They use different assessment tools

• They have different cultural backgrounds

What role do these observer differences play in understanding mental health concerns?

• They help identify the best school for the child

• They are used to diagnose physical health problems

• They provide insight into specific environments where issues occur

• They determine the child's future career path

How can these differences in assessments affect treatment decisions?

• They can lead to a change in the child's school

• They can determine the child's diet

• They can influence the type of treatment administered

• They can affect the child's sleep schedule

What is the long-term goal of Andres De Los Reyes' research?

• To create a universal assessment tool

• To focus solely on parental observations

• To personalize assessments for better treatment outcomes

• To eliminate all differences in assessments