Mental Health: Causes & Risks

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Borderline Personality Disorder - Cause
Article
03/26/07, Healthwise
The 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 envi
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse in PTSD
Article
02/12/07, Healthwise
After 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.
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Bipolar Disorder - Cause
Article
04/18/06, Healthwise
The cause of bipolar disorder is not well understood, although evidence suggests that the disorder runs in families.3 Your living environment and family situation may also play a role in the disorder. Episodes of depression and mania
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Bipolar Disorder - What Increases Your Risk
Article
04/18/06, Healthwise
Bipolar 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.
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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - What Increases Your Risk
Article
05/14/07, Healthwise
Your child's risk of developing bipolar disorder or other mood disorders increases if the child:
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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Cause
Article
05/14/07, Healthwise
The cause of bipolar disorder is not well understood.
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Bulimia Nervosa - What Increases Your Risk
Article
10/04/07, Healthwise
The risk of developing bulimia or another eating disorder is greatest if a person:3, 2
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Bulimia Nervosa - Cause
Article
10/04/07, Healthwise
The cause of bulimia is not clear, but it probably results from a combination of family history, social values (such as admiring thinness), and certain personality traits (such as perfectionism).
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Anorexia Nervosa - Cause
Article
09/25/07, Healthwise
The cause of anorexia nervosa is not fully understood. It is thought to develop from a mix of physical, emotional, and social triggers.2
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Anorexia Nervosa - What Increases Your Risk
Article
09/25/07, Healthwise
The risk of developing anorexia nervosa increases if you:1, 2
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