Teens with bulimia may spend $50 or more on food per day, and some teens shoplift to get food for their binge. Bulimia and Other Mental Disorders Approximately 50% of people with an eating disorder also suffer from depression. About half teens with anorexia, which causes them to starve them...
The DSM-V goes on to state that at present, age has not been found to determine the patient’s pattern of depression, regarding onset, remission, and response to treatment. That said, certain symptoms have been shown to be more prevalent among specific age groups: younger patients, for exam...
With respect to statistics on out patients with senile psychiatric disorders, a few reports have thus far been made available by university hospitals in major urban areas but none from any rural general hospitals. This study is an attempt to grasp the real status of senile psychiatric disorders ...
The experience of minority stress can have a number of negative consequences on health and functioning for LGBTQ members of all ages, including increased risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes and dangerous health behaviors. For example, the risk of suicide is alarmingly high among young...
Nonstimulants.Doctors may also recommend anonstimulant medicationfor you to take, either on its own or with a stimulant. They are: Atomoxetine (Strattera) Clonidine (Kapvay) Guanfacine (Intuniv) Therapy and other behavioral treatments You may want to ask about making these part of your treatment...
Criteria for PMDD diagnosis is characterized by one or more of the following symptoms: Mood swings, sudden sadness or sensitivity to rejection Irritability or anger Feelings of depression, hopelessness or low self-worth Increased anxiety, tension or feeling on-edge ...
Getting Help for Suicidal Teens Not very many people talk about teen suicide, but it is a problem. And, with the existence of "suicide rings" on the Internet, it is something that is becoming increasingly glamorized. Additionally, the pressures of being a teenager today can cause depression ...
In 2003–4, social and welfare costs of claims for incapacitation and severe disablement from severe stress and PTSD amounted to £103 million, which is £55 million more than was claimed 5 years previously. Therefore, PTSD presents an enormous economic burden on families, the national ...
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This condition isinheritedin an autosomal dominant pattern. This means that anyone who inherits even one copy of the altered gene will develop the disease. The gene also is not on the X or Y chromosome.2Each child of a parent who has CADASIL has a 50% chance of inheriting the altered ...