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Mad in America

The fifteen diagnoses I was cruelly given—‘Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder’, ‘Borderline Personality Disorder’, ‘Generalised Anxiety Disorder’, ‘Social Anxiety Disorder’, ‘Persistent Depressive Disorder’, Somatic Symptom Disorder’, ‘Attention Deficit Disorder’, ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’, ‘Bipolar II Disorder’, ‘Learning and Communication Disorder’, (..)

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. Key Takeaways Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations.

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Autism Facts

Kids Mental Health Info

Facts about Autism, adapted from the National Autism Association and the CDC : What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3.

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Day # 149: Other Eating Disorders (Avoidant/Restrictive, Rumination, & Pica)

Bullet Psych

Epidemiology/Pathogenesis 3 , 4 , 5 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) : Since ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis, population-based prevalence studies are limited.

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24 Ways to Make the Holidays Kid-Friendly

Child Mind Intitute

But all that excitement and the break from routines may overwhelm some children, including those who have sensory challenges, ADHD, anxiety, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Large gatherings tend to overwhelm those with autism and social anxiety. Making celebrations kid-friendly can take some adjustments.