Eating Disorders
Eating disorders affect people both physically and emotionally. Preoccupation with food and body image, can lead to emotional suffering and serious medical consequences.
Common eating disorders include:
-Anorexia Nervosa
-Bulimia Nervosa
-Binge Eating Disorder
Treatment for eating disorders involves a multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with your psychologist, psychiatrist, primary care doctor and dietician for treatment. While there are no medications that specifically treat anorexia or bulimia, medications may assist with treating underlying depression and anxiety symptoms.
Other Mental Health Conditions
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Anxiety
Though we all experience high stress and worries from time to time, over 40 million adults in the US will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime.
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ADHD
It is believed that approximately 4.4% of US adults experience attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Depression
Depression is more than simply feeling sad or blue. Depression is a mental health condition that affects approximately 21 million adults in the US at some point in their lifetime.
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Insomnia
Approximately 33% of US adults report difficulty sleeping at least one night per week. Insomnia is common in medical conditions such as sleep apnea, or in mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a mental health condition where someone experiences unwanted, intrusive thoughts and urges to perform repetitive behaviors to reduce their anxiety.
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PTSD
PTSD is a mental health condition that may occur after someone has experienced a traumatic event. PTSD affects approximately 9 million adults in the USA.