Jason is eight years old. He comes home from school, upset and irritable. He says that he does not want to go back to school tomorrow because he feels like he is getting the flu. His teacher sends a note home saying that Jason has developed a very negative attitude lately, and that he is not doing his homework. You later discover that Jason is actually stressed out about the state? wide testing program that is going on next week. After you talk to Jason and calm him down, he is much better able to cope and comes home the following week, excited about his performance. Jason was most likely experiencing symptoms of

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Jason's symptoms are more indicative of a temporary state of distress related to a specific stressor (the state-wide testing) rather than a clinical disorder. His improvement after receiving support and discussing his concerns suggests his symptoms were not indicative of a depressive disorder, which would typically require more intensive intervention.

Jason Is Eight Years Old