Mental Health: Causes & Risks
Bulimia and Broken Bones
12/04/06, PreventionBroken bones may be a tip-off that a patient has anorexia or bulimia
Borderline Personality Disorder - Cause
03/26/07, HealthwiseThe cause of borderline personality disorder is not well-understood. It may be a result of an imbalance of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, which help regulate mood. Mood is also influenced by genetic and environme
Anorexia - Who's at Risk?
01/01/03, PDR.netAnorexia is most likely to begin sometime between adolescence and the early 20s, but it can appear in children under the age of 10 or in women as old as 70. Although the disorder receives a great deal of publicity, it's relatively rare. For example,
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Bulimia - Why It Happens
01/01/03, PDR.netTo date there is no conclusive evidence linking bulimia to such biological factors as chemical imbalance in the brain. According to one theory, after you have eaten a usual amount of food, your brain sends a message to turn off the desire to eat mor
Schizophrenia - Cause
02/05/08, HealthwiseThere are many theories about the cause of schizophrenia, but none have been proven. Scientists do know that schizophrenia is a disorder affecting the brain.
Schizophrenia - What Increases Your Risk
02/05/08, HealthwiseYou are at higher risk for developing schizophrenia if you:
Alcohol and Substance Abuse in PTSD
01/21/09, HealthwiseAfter you've been through a traumatic event, you may be tempted to use alcohol or drugs as a way to cope. Some people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) try to deal with their symptoms this way.
Bipolar Disorder - What Increases Your Risk
03/14/08, HealthwiseBipolar disorder can be passed down through families. If anyone in your family has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, your risk of developing it is higher.
Borderline Personality Disorder - What Increases Your Risk
03/26/07, HealthwiseYour risk for developing borderline personality disorder increases if you:
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Cause
05/14/07, HealthwiseThe cause of bipolar disorder is not well understood.
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