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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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. A child with OCD has obsessive thoughts that are not wanted. The thoughts are linked to fears, such as touching dirty objects.

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Tourette Disorder in Children

Tourette disorder (TD) is a neurological disorder that causes repeated tics. Tics are sudden, uncontrolled vocal sounds or muscle jerks. Symptoms of TD often begin between ages 5 and 10. They usually start with mild, simple tics of the face, head, or arms.

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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.