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Road to Recovery: Eating Disorder Treatment Options

April 13, 2017

Successfully treating an eating disorder requires a range of therapies. Learn more about what's offered and how they help people overcome their disorder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: anorexia, behavioral health, binge-eating, bulimia, eating disorder, therapy, treatment
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How to Tell If Your Child Has Pica

May 22, 2015

Pica is a condition where the child regular consumes non-food items, such as dirt or glue. It affects 10 to 30 percent of children ages one to six. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: eating dirt, eating disorder, geophagy, pediatric eating disorder, pica
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Benefits of Omega-3 for Brain Health

May 10, 2015

A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Learn about the five types of mental illness and how each is treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia, bulimia nervosa, dementia, depression, eating disorder, mental illness, mood disorder, overeating, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia
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4 Signs Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder

February 11, 2015

Eating disorders are very common and can be serious. Discover four signs that suggest your child may have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: anorexia, anxiety, Center for Overcoming Problem Eating, COPE, depression, disordered eating, eating disorder, problem eating, teenager

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