Critically analyse and explain the development of mental health issues in childhood, with the use of examples (use Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and eating disorders as examples).

Critically analyse and explain the development of mental health issues in childhood, with the use of examples (use Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and eating disorders as examples). (2000 words) An effective essay needs to include the following: A critical discussion of mental health issues in childhood, with reference to key concepts. Don’t overdo with describing. An acknowledgement of the fact that mental health problems in childhood are different to adulthood and a critical analysis of the development of mental health issues in children therein. Critical discussion and analysis of two examples of mental health issues in childhood. (use OCD and eating disorders as examples, discuss how these could potentially develop) Make a link with diagnostic tools and systems such as the DSM or ICD to show how this is diagnosed. Further notes  Considering Development of Abnormal Behaviour: Normal Development vs Abnormal Development (what are milestones and developmental pathways, What is Mental health and Wellbeing.  Risk factors : Attachment and the Family, Parenting, Abuse/Neglect, Maltreatment, Mental Health of parents, postnatal depression, Bullying, School/poor academic peeformance, Nature vs Nurture, comorbidity.