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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

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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...

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

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OverviewSymptomsDiagnosisCauses and risk factorsEffects of Binge Eating disorderEpidemiologyTreatment approachesWhat can I do for myself?ComorbiditiesSummaryInfographic      OverviewBinge Eating Disorder (BED) is a psychological disorder characterized by regular episodes of...

Bulimia Nervosa (Bulimia)

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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)

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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

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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...