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Adolescent Mental Health

There are many different mental health problems affecting adolescents that require the clinical care of a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Adolescent Mental Health Overview

Schizophrenia

Mood Disorders

Overview of Mood Disorders

Major Depression

Dysthymia

Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder

Teen Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Behavior Disorders

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Conduct Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependence

Adjustment Disorders

Chronic Illness and Transplantation Issues and the Adolescent

Online Source: National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml
Online Source: Mental Health America http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/youth-and-families
Online Medical Reviewer: Akin, Louise RN BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Mitchell, Roberta RN, MSN, CPNP
Date Last Reviewed: 8/11/2009
Date Last Modified: 12/3/2008