A new survey has found that an estimated 7.7 million children in the United States (16.5 percent) have at least one mental health disorder and about half didn't receive treatment from a mental health professional.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - A Psychological Disorder
Do you worry too much about defects in your body? Then you must definitely check if the symptoms resemble those of body dysmorphic disorder.
Do you worry too much about defects in your body? Then you must definitely check if the symptoms resemble those of body dysmorphic disorder.
‘New study sheds light on the state of mental health disorders and treatment in children. ’
For example, the prevalence of children with at least one mental health disorder ranged from 7.6 percent in Hawaii to 27.2 percent in Maine and the prevalence of children with a mental health disorder not treated or counseled by a mental health professional ranged from 29.5 percent in Washington, D.C., to 72.2 percent in North Carolina. Policy efforts to improve treatment across the states are needed.
Author: Daniel G. Whitney, Ph.D., and Mark D. Peterson, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Mental Health Disorders may Occur After a Mild Head Injury
A new study revealed that after a mild brain injury, many individuals might experience mental health symptoms up to six months, necessitating post-traumatic care.
A new study revealed that after a mild brain injury, many individuals might experience mental health symptoms up to six months, necessitating post-traumatic care.
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One in Three College Freshmen Worldwide Reports Mental Health Disorder: Study
One-third of first-year university students in eight industrialized countries around the globe report symptoms consistent with a diagnosable mental health disorder.
One-third of first-year university students in eight industrialized countries around the globe report symptoms consistent with a diagnosable mental health disorder.
Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prone to Mental Health Disorders
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), common among young women nowadays, may develop mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. Their children are at high risk of ADHD and autism.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), common among young women nowadays, may develop mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. Their children are at high risk of ADHD and autism.
