Glossary: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as anorexia and may be diagnosed in children or teens with abnormally low-weight and fear gaining weight for just about any reason. The two...
Posted on 10/30/2021
Anti-Social Personality Disorder
Anti-Social Personality Disorder is identified through a recurrent pattern of behavior that shows a disregard for the rights of others. The diagnosis of this condition relies...
Posted on 10/10/2021
Anxiety Disorders in Childhood
As a parent, it’s never easy to think about your child struggling with anxiety. But, multiple studies have shown that more kids are dealing with it than ever before. In fact,...
Posted on 09/25/2021
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Autism Spectrum Disorder has been increasingly diagnosed in children and teens throughout the last 20 years.It is not yet understood what exactly causes it, and this had led to many...
Posted on 10/10/2021
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder may be diagnosed when children or teens do not meet their nutritional demands because they avoid certain food items. Children tend to...
Posted on 10/30/2021
Binge-Eating Disorder
Children who consume unusually large amounts of food and feel regretful or sneaky about it may be suffering from binge eating disorder....
Posted on 10/30/2021
Bipolar Disorder In Children And Adolescents
Bipolar disorder can be diagnosed among children and teens, even though it is more regularly mentioned as it relates to adults. The symptoms in adults are quite similar to those in...
Posted on 10/10/2021
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
In this sub-category of OCD, children or teens with Body-Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) tend to feel bad and embarrassed about any of their body parts e.g. the size of their teeth, nose,...
Posted on 10/30/2021
