Types

Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents

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Overview of Mood Disorders

Major Depression

Dysthymia

Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder

Teen Suicide

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Eating Disorders in Children

Detailed information on adolescents and eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and obesity

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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.

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Understanding Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder in which food intake gets out of control. Having this eating disorder is nothing to be ashamed of. Talk to your healthcare provider or another person you trust. You may find it's a relief just to tell someone.

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Bulimia

Bulimia is an eating disorder. People with bulimia will overeat (binge) and then purge by vomiting or using a laxative or enema to maintain body weight.