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Finding Release
Dr. Krausz sat down with a group of youth to have an open discussion on depression. Here is a clip on finding release.
Personal Strengths
Remembering our own personal strengths — the attributes and skills that help us to grow and adapt — is important to mental health. A strength-based perspective believes that everyone, with support, has the ability to take control of their own lives. Petersen and Seligman...
Bulimia Nervosa (Bulimia)
OverviewSymptomsDiagnosisCauses & risk factorsEffects of BulimiaEpidemiologyTreatment approachesWhat can I do for myself?ComorbiditiesSummaryInfographic OverviewBulimia is a psychological disorder that affects an individual’s relationship with food and causes an...
Anorexia Nervosa (Anorexia)
Photo by Colin Logan OverviewSymptomsDiagnosisCauses and Risk FactorsEpidemiologyEffects of AnorexiaTreatment ApproachesWhat can I do for myself?ComorbiditiesSummaryInfographic Overview Anorexia is a psychological disorder that affects an individual’s relationship with food...
Eating Disorders
Photo by eflon Eating disorders are psychological disorders characterized by severe disturbances in eating behavior, ranging from extreme restriction of intake to extreme overeating. There are 3 main eating disorders recognized in the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of...
What Can I Do?
Here are some general recommendations for what to do for symptoms of depression and anxiety. What Can I Do for Anxiety? What Can I Do for Depression? You can also watch this video where we've collected responses from youth with lived experiences on what are good coping...