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Mental Disorders - Coggle Diagram
Mental Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Biochemical treatments
Risperidone is the drug approved by the FDA for children with autism spectrum disorder. It can be prescribed for children between 5 and 16 years old to help with irritability
Risperidone works by blocking the receptors in the brain that dopamine acts on. This prevents the excessive activity of dopamine and helps to control schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses
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It is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication
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Eating Disorders
It is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical and/or mental health
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