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"Everybody feels anxious sometimes; it's just part of being human. But for some people, those nervous feelings never go away. When anxiety gets so bad that it stops people from doing the things they want to do, it could be an anxiety disorder. Fortunately, there are lots of things people can do to feel better. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like they are alone with their problems....
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Those with eating disorders have an unhealthy relationship with the food they eat; the disorders are often connected to issues of fitness and body image. Dealing with Eating Disorders explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and today's best treatment options.
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-two conditions rooted in the desire to be slim-are the focus of this program. While the first deprives the body of food, the other causes its victims to compulsively purge food through vomiting. Two women who suffer with these conditions tell poignant stories of how these compulsive behaviors have nearly destroyed their lives and the lives of their respective families. An expert explains the specialized approach...
10) Eating disorders
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Examines the challenges faced by children and families dealing with various types of eating disorders. Explores symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options. Includes a glossary, sidebars, text-dependent questions for each section, research project ideas, and color photographs.
14) Speech disorders
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The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful---both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.
17) Mood disorders
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Contains articles that provide information about mood disorders, explaining what they are and what causes them, discussing controversies about mood disorders, and including two personal stories.
18) Sleep disorders
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Provides information about sleep disorders, discussing what they are and how they can be treated.