Two researchers reported some chilling findings in a symposium at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 54th Annual Meeting, which was held this past October.
Their studies showed that girls with ADHD are more likely to suffer major depression and eating disorders that non-ADHD girls. Girls who have both ADHD and eating disorders were also more at risk for having significantly higher rates of major depression, anxiety disorders, and disruptive behavior disorder. Further,...
There are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Some experts have suggested a third type should be binge... Read more »
Here in Northern California the rainy season is finally over. This means that for the next few months we are unlikely to see any rain, and... Read more »
An interview with Meredith Small, author of The Culture of Our Discontent: Beyond the Medical Model of Mental Illness (Joseph Henry Press,... Read more »
Middle aged women who have become caregivers report many health issues because they feel that their lives are spinning out of control.... Read more »
When the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, your mood can change. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is "episodes of depression... Read more »
Expert patient John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living... Read more »
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Dieting and concern about body image are an American pastime. At any given moment, some 50 million Americans are on a weight-loss regimen. Although... Read more »
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In the United States, about 7 million females and 1 million males suffer from eating disorders.AgeEating disorders occur most often in adolescents... Read more »
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Eating Disorders OverviewEating disorders typically occur in young women.Bulimia nervosa involves a pattern of bingeing and purging. Many people with... Read more »
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PsychotherapyEating disorders are nearly always treated with some form of psychotherapy. Depending on the problem, different psychological approaches... Read more »
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