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How many teens die from anorexia nervosa?
About 10% of all teens with eating disorders will die directly from the disorder.
Has there been an increase in reported bipolar disorder symptoms?
there has been an increase among children and teens. Many findings were that Bipolar Disorder did increase over the course of the past nine years.
What can happen to teens who have both ADHD and a conduct disorder?
as many as 25% go on to develop antisocial personality disorder and the criminal behavior, substance abuse, and high rate of suicide attempts that are symptomatic of it
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
More commonly known as ODD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a disturbing behavior problem that some children and teens are affected by. ODD is a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by aggressiveness and a persistent disregard for societal normalcy and rules. Destruction of property, theft, and rage towards government or "the man" are signs of this disorder.
What medication do people take to solve their bipolar disorder?
The first medication approved by the FDA was Lithium, and it is still the most common, especially for children and teens. For harder-to-cure cases, or for those who have had bad reactions to Lithium, anticonvulsant medications (such as those used for people with epilepsy) are taken. Of course, never take a medication like Lithium or an anticonvulsant without the consent and diagnosis of a doctor. Go here for more info: http://www.medicinenet.com/bipolar_disorder/page5.htm
Is Obbessive-Compulsive Disorder something you're born with?
no. as far as i know, you can develop it at any age. i believe it's more common in teens.
How does obsessive compulsive disorder affect teens?
Their obsessions can create psychotic state of minds, and a whole bunch of other things, if not cured for, in a long time.
What are the statistics of an eating disorder in teens?
The exact number of young girls with eating disorders is unknown, because approximately 90% of those with the disorder don't seek treatment. Eating disorders cause the most fatalities of any mental illness, so it is imperative that you seek advice from a psychologist who specializes in eating disorder treatment.
What ages are most likely to be affected by bipolar disorder?
It tends to start appearing in the mid to late teens to early twenties, although it can appear earlier or later.
What do you call a doctor who takes care of teenagers?
Just about all pediatricans, and family practitioners take care of teens. Some internists will as well. A doctor that specializes in teens only is an adolescent medicine specialist. Usually they are pediatricians who have done additional training.
Does street drugs cause sleeping disorder in teens and if so how does it affect them and what does it do?
Of course it causes a sleeping disorder you silly duck, especially heroine and meth. If it's meth it causes them to stay up for days and then after their psychosis they will pass out for days. If its heroine they just pass out randomly. Hope I help
What has the author Jill Fraleigh written?
Jill Fraleigh has written: 'Why weight?: a psycho-educational program for teens with eating disorders and their families: teen manual' -- subject(s): Eating Disorder
