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Symptoms Of Depression In Teenagers – Help Your Teen

Editor — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:16:15 +0000

The symptoms of depression in teenagers are somewhat more difficult to recognize than they are for adults. This is due to the fact that teens are known for having many of the symptoms that signify a problem just because they are teens. However, teenage depression poses a serious threat that can drastically affect your child’s [...]

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A Guide to ADHD Meds

Editor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:43:36 +0000

ADHD meds are not miracle drugs that instantly get rid of all ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms. And the hardest part of all is that the meds may not work properly and can also cause side effects. To find the right levels and types of meds can take time in order to get good [...]

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The Basic Facts of Signs Of Bipolar Disorder

Editor — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:51:39 +0000

Considering the signs and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder can be confusing as sometimes the symptoms are such that people may believe that the behavior is somewhat normal.This is often true when examining the behavior in teenagers whose behavior is often times rather erratic. And the Signs Of Bipolar Disorder may be easier to recognize from [...]

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Adolescent Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Editor — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:13:53 +0000

In general, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by three major categories of symptoms, which include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. With a child or adolescent diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) you will observe the same type of behavior without the hyperactivity. Abnormal levels of these behaviors will be noticeable quite early in a [...]

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Treatment For Adolescent Bipolar Disorder

Editor — Thu, 24 May 2007 05:22:17 +0000

Once a child or adolescent is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, treatment for the disorder is the next step a parent needs to consider. However, this is not the easiest decision for parents to make since the basic psychiatric treatments in most clinics today are still based almost exclusively on clinical treatment experiences with adults. Relying [...]

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Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder – Symptoms and Diagnosis

Editor — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:21:40 +0000

Results taken from research that is both clinical and family based has indicated that bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness, does indeed occur in our children and adolescents. However, childhood bipolar disorder is very often difficult to diagnose. One reason it’s so difficult to put a name to this disorder in children is that it [...]

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A Look At Anxiety Disorder in Children

Editor — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:15:28 +0000

Anxiety disorder is a mental health problem that can negatively affect people of all ages, including children. This is surprising to lots of people who think children don’t have anything to be anxious about. But in reality, anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health disorder in children, affecting as many as ten [...]

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Information On Eating Disorders For Parents 0f Adolescents

Editor — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:09:08 +0000

Eating disorders afflict millions of people around the world, thousands of which die from them every year. But there is good news about such a terrible affliction; eating disorders can be beaten. You and your teen don’t have to be prisoners to this disorder any longer with all of the help and information on eating [...]

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Anxiety Disorder in Children – Is This Even A Possibility?

Editor — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:12:19 +0000

While the frequency of anxiety disorders in children is unknown, it’s believed to be significantly under reported and under-diagnosed. According to the most recent data that only reports on this condition among adults, the lifetime prevalence for anxiety disorders as a whole is about 25%. More specifically Social Anxiety Disorder has a lifetime risk of [...]

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Conduct Disorder Is That What My Teen Has?

Editor — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:18:51 +0000

So what you may ask is adolescent conduct disorder? You might even be thinking “Don’t all teens have some sort of conduct disorder? No, conduct disorder as a mental health diagnosable disorder is more severe than just everyday adolescent misbehavior, difficult teens or rebellion. Here is a working definition. Children and adolescents with conduct disorder [...]

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