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Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children: Common Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Children

Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children: Common Types, Symptoms, and Treatments

Just like adults, children are complicated creatures, and they can act in unusual ways. However, at some point, their behavior can cross over into disorder territory, including any of these common behavioral and emotional disorders found in children.

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The Best Foods for Mania and Depression
Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Best Foods for Mania and Depression

The types of food we eat can have a big impact on our body and mind, and sometimes even more so when there’s a psychological problem like depression or bipolar disorder. Depression can be debilitating on its own, but bipolar is characterized by periods of being “up” (mania) and “down” (depression) that can be disruptive […]

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Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II: The Major Differences and Similarities
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Your Health

Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II: The Major Differences and Similarities

It’s important to get a correct diagnosis, so the condition can be better treated, and the family knows what to expect in terms of behaviors. Let’s examine 12 key differences and similarities between the two types of bipolar disorder.

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Good and Bad Foods for Bipolar Disorder
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Good and Bad Foods for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a complicated mental health condition that generally results in wide mood swings, from a patient feeling really great to incredibly depressed. Although we usually think about mood swings in the short term, in reality many people with bipolar disorder can experience slow fluctuations that can last days or even weeks. Most people […]

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