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Treatments for Mental Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Symtomps
:Becoming easily distracted, and jumping from activity to activity.
:Becoming bored with a task quickly.
Causes
Genetics. Research shows that genes may be a large contributor to ADHD.
Environmental factors. Studies show a link between cigarette smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy and children who have ADHD.
is a condition in which characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in young people.
Diagnosis
ADHD occurs in both children and adults, but is most often and diagnosed in childhood. Getting a diagnosis for ADHD can sometimes be difficult because the symptoms of ADHD are similar to typical behavior in most young children.
Treatments
Medications, including stimulants, nonstimulants and antidepressants
Behavioral therapy
Self-management, education programs and assistance through schools or work or alternative treatment approaches
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Diagnosis
Observe your child and ask how your child's social interactions, communication skills and behavior have developed and changed over time
Give your child tests covering hearing, speech, language, developmental level, and social and behavioral issues
Present structured social and communication interactions to your child and score the performance
Treatment
Behavior and communication therapies
Educational therapies.
Family therapies
Other therapies.
Medications
signs
Making little or inconsistent eye contact
Tending not to look at or listen to people
Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing or showing things to others
Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or to other verbal attempts to gain attention
Eating disorders
Symptoms
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Causes
Genetics
Environment.
Peer Pressure
Emotional Health
Diagnosis
A person with an eating disorder will have the best recovery outcome if they receive an early diagnosis.
Treatments
Psychotherapy,
Medicine, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. Many people living with an eating disorder often have a co-occurring illness like depression or anxiety, and while there is no medication available to treat eating disorders themselves, many patients find that these medicines help with underlying issues.
Nutritional counseling and weight restoration monitoring are also crucial. Family-based treatment is especially important for families with children and adolescents because it enlists the families’ help to better insure healthy eating patterns, and increases awareness and support.
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Diagnosis
Psychiatric assessment. Your doctor may refer you to a psychiatrist, who will talk to you about your thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns.
Criteria for bipolar disorder. Your psychiatrist may compare your symptoms with the criteria for bipolar and related disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Physical exam. Your doctor may do a physical exam and lab tests to identify any medical problems that could be causing your symptoms.
Mood charting. You may be asked to keep a daily record of your moods, sleep patterns or other factors that could help with diagnosis and finding the right treatment.
Medications
Remember that medication for bipolar disorder must be taken consistently, as prescribed, even when one is feeling well.
Talk with their health care provider to understand the risks and benefits of the medication.
Report any concerns about side effects to a health care provider right away.
Tell their health care provider about any prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or supplements they are already taking.
Signs
Have a decreased need for sleep
Feel “jumpy” or “wired”
Have a loss of appetite
Feel very “up,” “high,” elated, or irritable or touchy
Talk very fast about a lot of different things
Treatments
Treatment can help many people, including those with the most severe forms of bipolar disorder. An effective treatment plan usually includes a combination of medication and psychotherapy, also called "talk therapy."