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Common Psychological Disorders in Adolescence
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Symptoms: Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite. Treatment Approaches: Psychotherapy, antidepressants, lifestyle changes.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Symptoms: Excessive worry, difficulty controlling worry, restlessness. Treatment Approaches: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, stress management techniques.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Symptoms: Difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, impulsive behavior. Treatment Approaches: Stimulant medications, behavioral interventions, psychoeducation.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Symptoms: Social communication challenges, restrictive repetitive behaviors, sensory sensitivities. Treatment Approaches: Behavioral therapy, speech therapy, structured support in education.
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms: Severe restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image. Treatment Approaches: Nutritional therapy, psychotherapy, medical monitoring.
Bulimia Nervosa
Symptoms: Episode of binge eating, inappropriate compensatory behavior like vomiting, excessive concern with body shape and weight. Treatment Approaches: Psychotherapy, medication, nutritional counseling.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Symptoms: Frequent temper tantrums, argumentativeness with authority figures, deliberate annoyance of others. Treatment Approaches: Behavioral therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, family therapy.
Conduct Disorder
Symptoms: Aggression to people and animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness, serious violations of rules. Treatment Approaches: Behavioral therapy, family therapy, multi-systemic therapy.
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