Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.
Treatment
NIMH Expert Dr Mary Rooney Discusses Managing ADHD
In recognition of ADHD Awareness Month in October, Mary Rooney, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and chief of the Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions Research Program at NIMH, will discuss signs, symptoms, treatments, current research, and tips for helping children and adolescents manage ADHD during the pandemic. This video includes signs for the deaf. View the video … Read more
How should ADHD treatment begin?
How should ADHD treatment begin?
Comorbidities (Co-ccurring Conditions)
Common mental health conditions that can be experienced in the same person in different combinations.
Anxiety at a Glance – Other Complementary Approaches
Anxiety at a Glance Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It’s normal for people to feel anxious in response to stress. Sometimes, however, anxiety becomes a severe, persistent problem that’s hard to control and affects day-to-day life; if you have this type of problem, you may have … Read more
Watch For Behavior Changes in Your Child
Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes to watch for.
Teens with ADHD can’t tell when they are on medication
Teens with ADHD often times can’t tell when they are on medication or when the medication is wearing off,
Kids and Sleep
While the biological mechanisms responsible for sleep are still unknown, it is clear that adequate sleep is required for a healthy mind and body.
Different types of treatment received by U.S. children, aged 4-17 years
Treatment among U.S. children and adolescents with ADHD