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Eating Disorders for Teens
Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) for Teens
For some people, worries about appearance become extreme and upsetting, interfering with their lives, a condition called body dysmorphic disorder.
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A to Z: Bulimia for Parents
Learn about eating disorders and complications of negative thoughts about eating, food, and body image.
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Auditory Processing Disorder for Parents
Kids with APD can't understand what they hear in the same way other kids do. That's because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and a variety of strategies can help them.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how to help students with OCD in class.
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PANDAS and PANS for Parents
PANDAS and PANS cause a sudden onset of severe OCD symptoms. They also cause other sudden changes in a child's behavior. These can be so extreme that a parent may say their child seemed to "change overnight."
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OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) for Kids
OCD causes kids to have stressful worry thoughts and worry habits. Therapy helps kids get over these stressful thoughts and habits. Kids who have worries and fears should let a parent know so they can help.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder for Kids
Autism spectrum disorder makes it hard for kids to learn and communicate. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Tourette Syndrome for Kids
Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes tics -- movements or sounds that are repeated over and over. Learn more about Tourette syndrome in this article for kids.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for Teens
OCD is a mental health condition. It causes thoughts called obsessions, anxiety, and actions called compulsions. People with OCD feel stuck in a stressful cycle of these thoughts and actions.