Types

Eating Disorders in Children

The common feature of all eating disorders is abnormal eating behaviors. Click on the links below to learn more about eating disorders in children.

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

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Psychological Complications of Chronic Illness

Adolescence is a stressful time of life even for physically healthy teens. Chronic illness further complicates adolescent development. Read on to learn more.

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Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Detailed information on the most common types of mood disorders, including major depression, manic depression (bipolar disorder), dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and suicide

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Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizoaffective disorder is a serious and puzzling brain disorder. It combines symptoms of 2 other disorders - bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The symptoms are often severe and ongoing.

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Anorexia Nervosa in Children

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It is a form of self-starvation. Children and teens with this health problem have a distorted body image. They think they weigh too much.