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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Mental Health

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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Mental Health

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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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Children and Teens

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health problem. A child with GAD has a lot of worry and fear that seems to have no real cause.

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Understanding Agoraphobia

If you have an intense fear of being out in public places alone or otherwise, you may have an anxiety disorder called agoraphobia. Here is information about the disorder and available treatment options.