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what influences eating disorders
what influences eating disorders Eating disorders arise in the context of multiple factors: personality, familial, interpersonal, sociocultural, and biological (Striegel-Moore & Smolak, 2001;Tylka & Subich, 2004). Personality factors include lack of self-awareness, which makes it diffi cult for students to recognize their own needs and feelings. People prone to eating disorders are more likely to […]
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prevalence of eating disorders in adolescence
prevalence of eating disorders in adolescence It is extremely diffi cult to estimate prevalence of eating disorders due to the large numbers of suff erers who never seek help. Studies suggest that 1–2% of women meet criteria for AN, 3% meet DSM-IV criteria for BN (Mintz & Betz, 1988), and 2–5% meet DSM-IV criteria for […]
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eating disorders facts and myths
eating disorders facts and myths Eating disorders are defi ned in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fourth edition (DSM-IV), as “severe disturbances in eating behaviors” (American Psychiatric Association, 1994, p. 539). Anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) (still a proposed new diagnostic category) are the major disorders. A residual category […]
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in autism
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in autism Being easily distracted, lack of concentration, impulsiveness, poor planning ability, disorganized behaviour, fidgetiness and motor overactivity are common symptoms in young people with autism but may decrease with maturity. Management requires a broad approach including planned, structured, time-limited activities in simple steps, limitation of the amount of environmental stimulation, […]
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diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
Diagnosis of autism Autism usually emerges in early infancy, but the diagnosis of autism remains especially difficult before two years of age when language skills become more obvious. In order to diagnose autism professionals will look for delays or abnormal functioning in the following areas starting before the age of three years: 1. Social interaction […]
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what is autism spectrum disorder definition
what is autism spectrum disorder definition Autism is a development disability that affects someone’s emotional, social and mental development. It acts as a vulnerability factor for someone developing a mental health problem. It consists of a set of features that must be present for the condition to be diagnosed. The condition varies from person to […]
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how to help someone with an eating disorder
how to help someone with an eating disorder A supportive carer, family and friends can make a big difference in the person’s recovery. You may be able to help the person by employing some helpful strategies such as the following: Do not try to force the person to change if he or she is […]
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adjustment disorder definition
adjustment disorder definition Adjustment disorders are significant emotional or behavioural symptoms (e.g. difficulty in sleeping, headache, chest pain, palpitations, abdominal pain) occurring in response to stressful events. The person feels overwhelmed and unable to cope. The source of stress may be a single event or a number of factors that affect the individual, the family […]
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how is post-traumatic stress disorder treated
how is post-traumatic stress disorder treated Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is not aweakness. The person needs support and understanding and not to be told ‘to snap out of it’. Avoiding discussion about the traumatic event is unhelpful. Encourage the person to talk about it. Avoiding situations that might trigger memories of the trauma helps […]
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how to treat obsessive compulsive disorder
how to treat obsessive compulsive disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder can be a serious mental health problem and treatment interventions are based on behavioural techniques . The person is encouraged to systematically expose themselves to the specific fears underlying the obsessions while also being encouraged not to respond to the obsessions with compulsive behaviours. For example […]
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