Bipolar Disorder

Over 20 years, 6% of the population with bipolar illness committed suicide, whereas 30-40% participated in self-harm.

Bipolar disorder, often associated with mental health conditions, such as anxiety and substance use disorders, is marked by bouts of depression followed by times of unusually increased happiness that last from days to weeks. People who have bipolar disorder extensively suffer from mood disparity. If the high mood is extreme or linked with psychosis, it is referred to as mania; if it is milder, it is referred to as hypomania.

Mania causes an individual to act or feel unnaturally active, cheerful, or irritated, and they frequently make rash actions with little concern for the repercussions. During manic episodes, there is a continually diminished desire for sleep. However, during depressive episodes, the individual may cry, have a pessimistic attitude on life, and make poor eye contact with others.

Common Signs & Symptoms

Bipolar disorder symptoms might vary. They do, however, entail mood swings known as mood episodes:

A manic episode can cause the following symptoms:

• Feeling very energized, elevated, or elated
• Feeling jittery or wired and being more active than normal
• Being exceedingly irritated or having a very short temper
• Having rushing thoughts and speaking quickly
• Requiring less sleep
• Having the impression that you are especially significant, brilliant, or powerful
• Getting involved in dangerous activities, demonstrating poor judgment, such as overeating and drinking, spending or giving away a lot of money, or engaging in reckless sex.

A depressive episode can cause the following symptoms:

• Feeling very depressed, hopeless, or worthless
• Feeling lonely or isolated from others
• Slowly speaking, feeling as though you have nothing to say, or forgetting
• Low energy
• Excessive sleeping
• Eating too little or too much
• Uninterested in your daily activities
• Being unable to do even the simple things
• Thinking about death or suicide

A mixed episode’s symptoms contain both manic and depressed symptoms. For example, you may feel incredibly gloomy, empty, or hopeless, while at the same time feel extremely invigorated.

Some people with bipolar disorder may experience less severe symptoms. For example, they might have hypomania rather than mania. People with hypomania may feel quite extraordinary and be able to do much. They might not believe anything is wrong. However, their relatives and friends may notice their mood swings and variations in activity levels and that certain actions are out of character.

Treatment

Many people, including those with the most severe types of bipolar disorder, can benefit from First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC’s Bipolar treatment. The most common treatments for bipolar disorder are medications, psychotherapy, or both:

• Bipolar disorder can be treated with medications. However, you may need to test a few medicines to discover the one that works best for you. It is critical to take your medication regularly. Do not stop taking it without first consulting your physician. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about the drugs’ adverse effects.
• Psychotherapy (talk therapy) can assist you in identifying and altering disturbing emotions, ideas, and actions. It can provide you and your family with assistance, information, skills, and coping methods.
• Electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) is a type of brain stimulation that can help reduce severe bipolar disorder symptoms. It is employed when a treatment that works faster than medications is required, for example, when a person is suicidal or is catatonic (unresponsive).
• Regular aerobic exercise assists patients in overcoming depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.
• Maintaining a life chart might assist you and your physician in tracking and treating your bipolar disorder. A life chart keeps track of your daily mood symptoms, treatments, sleeping habits, and life events.

Contact First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC, to treat your bipolar disorder.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a feeling that occurs when you are stressed, frightened, or terrified. Anxiety is widespread and entirely natural at times, but it should not be your daily companion. An anxiety disorder occurs when you are continuously on edge and ill with worry or when stress becomes overpowering.

Anxiety disorders are severe medical diseases, much like heart disease or diabetes. It is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses in the United States.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attacks, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, selective mutism, separation anxiety, and particular phobias are all psychiatric diseases that include excessive dread or worry. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are anxiety illnesses that some people experience, along with depression.

Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorders cause many unpleasant symptoms, including:

• Restlessness
• Constant uneasiness
• Tense muscles
• Sleeping difficulties
• Reluctance to leave the house
• Concentration problems
• Tiredness
• Increased heart rate
• Trembling
• Rapid breathing
• Nausea
• Sweating

The latter five symptoms can occasionally worsen and cause a panic attack. You may find yourself unable to move or talk. When experiencing a panic attack, some people weep or scream and may have chest discomfort similar to a heart attack. When you have a panic attack, you are considerably more prone to avoid going out.

If you are suffering from constant anxiety and sadness, consult a psychiatrist at First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services PLLC immediately because the sooner you consult, the better!

Treatment

• The first step in treating anxiety is to examine your situation. Your physician needs to know as much as possible about your symptoms and feelings. The specialists at the First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services PLLC also examine other parts of your life that may impact your mental health, including diet, physical exercise, employment, and more.
• Most people react well to cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT), anti-anxiety medication, or both. However, some people continue to deal with anxiety. If you are struggling to cope with anxiety, the First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC can help.
• You can also treat your anxiety through Ketamine treatment and deliver medicine to the brain through a nasal spray. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) involves the delivery of painless magnetic impulses into your skull. Both drugs boost your brain’s chemical function.

If your anxiety isn’t improving and you’re seeking an alternative treatment, contact or make an appointment online with First-class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC now.

Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) can produce such severe mental agony that living becomes miserable.

Everyone experiences low points or days they would rather forget. It’s natural to go through emotional ups and downs. They’re uncomfortable, but they pass quickly. However, MDD transports you to a far worse world where the bleakness of life appears to last forever.

MDD, commonly known as clinical depression, is a severe medical disorder that can adversely impact your life. It affects mood, behavior, and bodily processes such as eating and sleep. MDD has a significant mortality toll and is one of the most prevalent mental health problems in the United States. According to data, more than 7.8 percent of individuals in the United States reported a severe depressive episode in 2019. Major depressive disorder (MDD or depression) impacts your emotions and thinking while constantly making you feel depressed and unpleasant.

Signs and Symptoms of MDD

MDD symptoms may include any or all of the following emotions:

• Insonmia
• Fatigue
• Emptiness
• Hopelessness
• Frustration
• Self-loathing
• Anxiety
• Worthlessness
• Guilt/Shame
• Anger
• Irritability

People with MDD are frequently unable to continue working and find daily chores difficult. They regularly feel stressed to the point that they quit cooking and scarcely wash. Getting out of bed takes all their energy, so they spend the rest of the day curled up on the sofa.

If you have MDD, you may believe there is no way out of your depression. But that’s not actually true! With the right therapy and support, you can recover from MDD and live the stress-free life you truly deserve. Contact us now!

Treatment For MDD

• Talking about your feelings and ideas with a therapist or taking antidepressant medication might help you deal with MDD initially.
• Medications function by adjusting your brain’s neurotransmitter levels. Neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, are chemicals that communicate between different sections of the brain. People with MDD frequently lack neurotransmitters; consuming these drugs can help you overcome the disorder.
• You can also discover various other activities that can help you deal with the stresses of everyday life.

Contact First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC to book an appointment.

Mood Disorder

A mood disorder is a severe mental disease that encompasses all types of depression and bipolar illness. It can affect children, adolescents, and adults alike. However, toddlers and teenagers do not usually exhibit the same symptoms as adults, and it is more challenging to diagnose mental problems in them due to their inability to articulate how they feel constantly.

The following are the most prevalent kinds of mood disorders:

Major Depressive Disorder

Having less interest in typical activities, feeling gloomy or hopeless, and other symptoms for at least two weeks may indicate depression.

Dysthymia

Dysthymia is a long-term (chronic), low-grade, sad, or irritated mood that lasts for at least two years.

Bipolar Illness

With this illness, a person has periods of depression followed by periods of mania or a higher mood.

Mood Disorder Associated With Other Health Conditions

Many medical disorders, including cancer, accidents, infections, and chronic diseases, can cause depressive feelings.

Substance-Related Mood Disorder

Substance-related mood disorder includes depressive symptoms caused by medication, substance misuse, alcoholism, or chemical exposure.

Symptoms

When a person becomes sad, their symptoms may vary depending on their age and the sort of mood disorder they have. The most prevalent signs of a mood disorder are as follows:

• Continuously depressed, apprehensive, or “empty” mood
• Feeling helpless or forlorn
• Self-esteem issues
• Feeling insufficient or worthless
• Excessive guilt
• Not interested in usual or previously loved activities, such as sex
• Relationship issues
• Sleeping difficulties or excessive sleep
• Appetite or weight changes
• Low energy
• Lack of concentration
• Unable to make judgments
• Frequent physical problems (such as headaches, stomachaches, or fatigue) that do not improve with therapy
• Running away or threatening to run away from home
• Extremely vulnerable to failure or rejection
• Intolerance, antagonism, or aggressiveness
• Suicidal or death-related ideas and plans

These sentiments are more severe in mood disorders than in normal circumstances. It is extremely concerning if these sensations persist over time or if they get in the way of someone’s interest in family, friends, community, or career.

Anyone who develops suicidal thoughts should seek medical attention straight away. Book an appointment with First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC now. Don’t put it off any longer.

Treatment

Antidepressants and mood stabilizers

Antidepressants and mood-stabilizing medications are quite effective in treating mood disorders, especially when taken with psychotherapy.

Psychotherapy (most often cognitive-behavioral or interpersonal therapy)

This treatment aims to change a person’s erroneous perception of himself and their surroundings. It also aids in the development of interpersonal skills. It can also assist the individual in identifying environmental stressors and learning how to avoid them.

Family counseling

A mood condition may impact every family area (emotional, physical, and financial). Professional assistance can benefit both; the person receiving the diagnosis and the family members.

Other treatments

A person suffering from a mood illness may experience periods of stability followed by periods of relapse. Long-term, consistent therapy can help people maintain their health and regulate their symptoms.

People with mood disorders can live stable, productive, and healthy lives if they are adequately recognized and treated.

Contact us or book an online appointment with First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC now.

Dysthymia

Dysthymia is a Greek term that means “poor state of mind” or “bad humor.” It is one of the two primary types of clinical depression and has fewer or less severe symptoms than major depression but lasts longer. The American Psychiatric Association defines dysthymia as having a depressed mood for at least two years with at least two of the following symptoms: poor appetite or overeating; insomnia or excessive sleep; low energy or fatigue; low self-esteem; poor concentration or indecisiveness; and hopelessness.

Symptoms

• Many symptoms of dysthymia and severe depression are naturally shared, including a sad mood, disrupted sleep, low energy, and impaired focus.
• Parallel symptoms include dysthymia’s poor appetite, low self-esteem, and hopelessness, which match major depression’s more severe symptoms of weight shift, excessive guilt, and thoughts of death or suicide.
• Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) and psychomotor symptoms are two symptoms that are not included in the usual diagnosis of dysthymia (chiefly lethargy or agitation).

Some of the common dysthymia symptoms include:

• Feeling defeated
• Self-esteem issues
• Constant sadness
• fatigue and a lack of energy
• Feeling incompetent
• Difficulties focusing and making judgments
• Irritability or rage-filled outbursts
• Guilt and shame feelings
• Obesity or a lack of appetite
• Sleep issues

Treatment

• Most dysthymic individuals benefit from therapies such as talk therapy and medication. Talking about your thoughts with a trained counselor might help you make sense of them. You also learn to deal with the factors creating or exacerbating your disease.
• Dysthymia can also be treated with various antidepressant medications that work by altering the chemical equilibrium in your brain. It increases the synthesis of mood-regulating chemicals such as serotonin. The appropriate antidepressant can considerably relieve dysthymia symptoms, but finding the perfect one might take time.

If you are searching for a reliable dysthymia treatment, contact or book an online appointment with First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC now.

Treatment-Resistant Depression

TRD is a clinical psychiatric term that involves a condition affecting patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who do not react effectively to a course of suitable antidepressant medication within a particular time frame.

If you’ve been depressed for a while and no treatment has helped, you may have treatment-resistant depression. Medication, talk therapy, or both are commonly used as treatments. While some people benefit from therapy alone, especially if they have moderate depression, others react to medications or a combination of the two treatments.

Treatment

The two innovative therapies for treatment-resistant depression available at the First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC are:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) stimulates portions of your brain with magnetic fields. Your provider will place an electromagnetic coil on your forehead, generating electric currents that pierce your skull painlessly to reach the parts of your brain involved in causing depression.

Ketamine Treatment

Ketamine treatment involves your doctor spraying ketamine into your nose. It then makes its way to your brain. Ketamine alters the understanding of your brain.

Both of these treatments are performed in the doctor’s office and frequently provide exceptional effects for patients, even those suffering from treatment-resistant depression for years.

Call or make an appointment online with First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC to see how even the most difficult depression may improve under expert treatment.

ADHD

ADHD is one of the most prevalent pediatric neurodevelopmental diseases. It is typically diagnosed in childhood and might extend into maturity. People with ADHD may have difficulty paying attention, restraining impulsive actions (doing without considering the outcome), or being extremely active.

It is a disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, or both. ADHD generally includes:

Initially Hyperactive And Impulsive

Talking incessantly, interrupting others, fidgeting, being unable to sit quietly, and suffering with self-control are all symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive ADHD.

Mostly Inattentive

ADHD primarily causes difficulties such as trouble focusing, being quickly distracted, frequent amnesia, losing belongings, thoughtless errors, and inability to complete assignments or activities.

Symptoms of ADHD

The following are the primary indicators of ADHD:

• Being easily distracted and having a limited attention span
• Making reckless blunders, such as in academics
• Looking to be forgetful or to be missing stuff
• Being unable to complete time-consuming or laborious jobs
• Appearing unable to listen to or follow directions
• A work or activity that is continually changing
• Having trouble organizing tasks

Impulsiveness and hyperactivity

• Being unable to sit still, particularly in peaceful or quiet situations
• Difficulty to concentrate on work due to frequent fidgeting
• Excessive physical activity
• Excessive speaking
• Unable to wait their turn
• Interrupting discussions by behaving rashly
• Little or no sensation of risk.

ADHD can lead to serious problems in a child’s life, such as academic underachievement, poor social contact with other children and adults, and behavioral issues.

How Can We Assist?

First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC develops tailored ADHD treatment plans for each individual under their care. Individual counseling, psychopharmacology (prescribed medication), and other noninvasive modalities are often used in treatment.

At First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC, we design learning techniques and frameworks for children with ADHD. We teach parents how to help by restricting their options, decreasing distractions, and setting strict routines.

Both children and adults with ADHD may acquire new coping methods and abilities to help them take charge of their lives and keep ADHD from creating issues.

A robust support system is essential when you have ADHD. First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC is here to provide that support while allowing you to manage your illness as effectively as possible. To schedule an appointment, contact us now!

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health problem that affects individuals of all ages and areas of life. It develops when a person becomes trapped in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive, unwelcome thoughts, ideas, or desires that cause profoundly painful sensations. Compulsions are activities that an individual participates in to try to eliminate obsessions or reduce suffering.

Although most people have obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions at some time in their lives, this does not imply that we all have “some OCD.” In order to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, this cycle of obsessions and compulsions must become so severe that it takes a lot of time and interferes with the daily activities that a person values.

Symptoms

Your obsessive ideas usually have a theme. One of the most frequent is a preoccupation with cleanliness. Among my other obsessions are:

• Fear of germs or being ill
• Fear of being hurt
• Fear of saying something hurtful
• Items must be in proper sequence.
• The need for symmetry
• Upsetting sexual thoughts
• Repeated noises or pictures
• Aggression or violent thoughts

You are aware that your ideas are nonsensical or make no sense, yet you are unable to stop them.

What compulsions you may experience as a result of your OCD?

Compulsive actions frequently follow obsessions; however, there are notable exceptions. Some individuals count in response to any form of preoccupation. You might, for example, count up to a specified amount or count specific things.

Here are a few instances of activities that correspond to your thoughts:

• If you are concerned about germs, you should wash your hands often, take a shower, or use hand sanitizer.
• If you’re afraid of getting hurt, you might check your doors and windows all the time to ensure they’re locked.
• If your obsessions revolve around order and symmetry, you may need to arrange objects precisely, often changing them to ensure they’re ideal — even if they were already in perfect order.

Even if you know you recently cleaned your hands, checked the locks, or rearranged the books on a shelf, you feel obliged to do it again when the urge comes to mind.

Treatment

Your therapist will learn about the severity and frequency of your symptoms at your initial session. After confirming that you have OCD, they will create a treatment plan for you that may involve medications or counseling, depending on your level of anxiety, mental discomfort, and the existence of additional disorders such as depression.

Although medications can assist with certain symptoms, they seldom erase all your OCD-related thoughts and behaviors; therapy enables you to develop alternate methods to cope with anxiety and reduce or stop your obsessive habits.

Call First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC, or make an appointment online now to learn more about OCD treatments.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health problem that affects individuals of all ages and areas of life. It develops when a person becomes trapped in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive, unwelcome thoughts, ideas, or desires that cause profoundly painful sensations. Compulsions are activities that an individual participates in to try to eliminate obsessions or reduce suffering.

Although most people have obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions at some time in their lives, this does not imply that we all have “some OCD.” In order to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, this cycle of obsessions and compulsions must become so severe that it takes a lot of time and interferes with the daily activities that a person values.

Symptoms

Your obsessive ideas usually have a theme. One of the most frequent is a preoccupation with cleanliness. Among my other obsessions are:

• Fear of germs or being ill
• Fear of being hurt
• Fear of saying something hurtful
• Items must be in proper sequence.
• The need for symmetry
• Upsetting sexual thoughts
• Repeated noises or pictures
• Aggression or violent thoughts

You are aware that your ideas are nonsensical or make no sense, yet you are unable to stop them.

What compulsions you may experience as a result of your OCD?

Compulsive actions frequently follow obsessions; however, there are notable exceptions. Some individuals count in response to any form of preoccupation. You might, for example, count up to a specified amount or count specific things.

Here are a few instances of activities that correspond to your thoughts:

• If you are concerned about germs, you should wash your hands often, take a shower, or use hand sanitizer.
• If you’re afraid of getting hurt, you might check your doors and windows all the time to ensure they’re locked.
• If your obsessions revolve around order and symmetry, you may need to arrange objects precisely, often changing them to ensure they’re ideal — even if they were already in perfect order.

Even if you know you recently cleaned your hands, checked the locks, or rearranged the books on a shelf, you feel obliged to do it again when the urge comes to mind.

Treatment

Your therapist will learn about the severity and frequency of your symptoms at your initial session. After confirming that you have OCD, they will create a treatment plan for you that may involve medications or counseling, depending on your level of anxiety, mental discomfort, and the existence of additional disorders such as depression.

Although medications can assist with certain symptoms, they seldom erase all your OCD-related thoughts and behaviors; therapy enables you to develop alternate methods to cope with anxiety and reduce or stop your obsessive habits.

Call First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC, or make an appointment online now to learn more about OCD treatments.

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental illness affecting those who have observed or been a part of a horrific incident. The reason could be an encounter with natural calamities, such as floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, or social calamities such as personal assault, car accidents, or other trauma. Being involved in military conflict is one of the most common PTSD triggers.

It is unknown why some people acquire PTSD while others do not. PTSD symptoms might appear immediately after an event or years afterward. The incident may alter the chemical composition of your brain. A personal or family history of anxiety or depression raises your chance of developing PTSD.

Symptoms

PTSD symptoms are classified into four categories:

Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts are persistent visions of the traumatic incident that go through your mind all the time. You may feel as if you are reliving the experience at times; these flashbacks are one of the primary symptoms of PTSD. Nightmares with vivid imagery are also prevalent.

Avoidance

Avoidance includes not wanting to talk about or be reminded of your event. You try to avoid people, places, or activities that bring up trauma memories.

Negative Emotions And Thoughts

Depression or anxiety symptoms are examples of negative thinking. Common PTSD symptoms include hopelessness, remorse, self-loathing, and feeling perpetually on edge.

Physical And Emotional Reactions

Because of PTSD, you may have trouble sleeping. People with PTSD often become enraged at the slightest sound.

Treatment

• PTSD treatment generally includes taking medication and attending therapy sessions. These medications can alleviate depression and anxiety and cause your brain to produce chemicals that boost your mood.
• Medication treatment may be helpful if you are resistant to discussing your trauma. Your therapist must assist you in coming to terms with the event and give you coping strategies.
• Group therapy is frequently helpful for those with PTSD since it allows them to open up to others.

While these therapies are typically highly beneficial in the recovery from PTSD, they do not work for everyone. The First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC, offers treatment for patients who are not progressing. To learn more about PTSD specialists, call the First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC, or arrange an appointment online.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a major health disease related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD produces significant irritation, depression, or anxiety the week or two before your period. Symptoms often disappear two to three days after your menstruation begins. You may require medication or other therapy to alleviate your symptoms.

Symptoms

• Long-term irritation or rage that may influence others
• Suicidal thoughts or feelings of depression or despair
• Tense or anxious feelings
• Anxiety attacks
• Mood swings or frequent sobbing
• Unattentiveness to regular tasks and relationships
• Problems in thinking or concentrating
• Tiredness or a lack of energy
• Cravings for food or overeating
• Sleeping problems
• Feeling uncontrollable

Examples of physical symptoms include cramping, bloating, breast tenderness, migraines, and joint or muscle discomfort.

PMDD Treatments

• Antidepressants (SSRIs)
• Sertraline
• Fluoxetine
• Paroxetine HCI

You can use pain relievers to relieve physical pain, such as cramps, headaches, or joint pain. These include:

• Ibuprofen
• Naproxen
• Aspirin

Stress Management

The stress management approach includes relaxation techniques and spending time doing things you enjoy. Healthy modifications, such as eating a diverse range of meals, limiting salty and sugary foods, and increasing physical exercise, may help alleviate certain PMDD symptoms. However, PMDD can be severe enough that some women should consult a doctor or nurse about treatment alternatives.

Contact the psychiatrists at First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC, if you require assistance.

Eating Disorder

Eating disorders are severe mental and physical diseases characterized by complicated and harmful connections with food, eating, exercise, and body image, affecting roughly 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States. They can be found in any group, regardless of age, race, socioeconomic class, religion, sex, gender, etc.

Symptoms

Eating disorders are complex conditions that affect psychological, physical, and social health and exist in various ways. Because of the varied forms of these disorders, determining if someone is suffering from an eating disorder is not an exact science, but several symptoms might appear as warning indicators.

• Fear of gain weight
• Body image distortion
• Rapid weight swings (both upward and downward)
• Severe constipation
• Low blood pressure
• Slow breathing and pulse rate
• Lethargy, sluggishness, or persistent claims of tiredness

Treatment

Getting treatment as soon as possible is critical since persistent eating disorders can have long-term health repercussions.

Because everyone is different, there is no “one size fits all” strategy for treating eating disorders. At First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services PLLC, we engage a team of health specialists, including psychologists, dieticians, and doctors. Some of the prevalent eating disorder treatments are:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) – helps people develop new ways of thinking, behaving, and managing stress
• Nutritional therapy – teaches people how to utilize food to improve and maintain their health
• Family and individual counseling
• Medicine to address depression and anxiety
• Supplements to correct nutritional deficiencies; and, in certain situations, hospital treatment

Child Psychiatry

Understanding mental health issues in children can be challenging since normal childhood development is a changing process. Furthermore, the signs of a condition may change depending on a child’s age, and children may be unable to describe how they feel or behave in a specific manner.

Other reasons may also discourage parents from getting treatment for a kid with a suspected mental condition. Parents, for example, may be concerned about the stigma associated with mental illness, medication usage, and the cost or logistical obstacles of treatment.

Common Disorders Among Children

Children’s mental health issues — or developmental disorders treated by mental health specialists — may include the following:

Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorders in children are defined as persistent worries, fear, or anxiety that interfere with their ability to participate in activities or other age-appropriate social interactions.

Hyperactivity/attention deficit disorder (ADHD)

In contrast to other children, children with ADHD exhibit difficulties with attention, impulsive behaviors, hyperactivity, or any combination of these problems.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological illness that manifests itself in early childhood, generally before the age of three. A kid with ASD has difficulties speaking and engaging with others, regardless of the severity.

Eating disorders

Eating disorders are described as an obsession with achieving an ideal body type, disordered thinking about weight and weight reduction, and unhealthy eating and dieting practices. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, can cause mental and social problems as well as life-threatening medical issues.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental condition that causes a person to lose touch with reality (psychosis). Schizophrenia is most common in the late teens and early twenties and is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and abnormal thinking and behavior.

Suicidal Thoughts

Suicidal thoughts are notions of ending one’s own life. People may desire their death in a state of despair or amid a crisis. However, suicidal thoughts are present frequently or all the time if you have a mental disease. You might start researching ways to end your life and pick one for yourself. Suicidal people make preparations, like organizing their personal affairs and giving up precious items. You may believe that the weight of your mental health condition has become too much to bear. Perhaps you are concerned that your disease is creating stress for your family and friends and that they would be better off without you. You may be unaware that your wish to end your life is a sign of mental illness.

If you have suicidal thoughts, you may think no one can assist you. However, even at this late stage, the diseases generating these sensations are curable.

Reason Behind Suicidal Thoughts

When psychological problems go untreated, suicidal thoughts might arise. Suicidal thoughts may provide a solution if you are receiving treatment and it is not working. The following conditions can trigger suicidal thoughts:

• Depression (major depressive disorder)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Bipolar illness
• Dysthymia

These disorders cause profound sorrow and pessimism, making it difficult to envision a way ahead. You are in such emotional misery every day that you are willing to do anything to seek relief.

If you’ve been experiencing suicidal thoughts, you must talk to someone you trust. It is hard to get rid of these sentiments if you keep them to yourself. If you haven’t already done so, contact a mental health specialist like the First-Class Behavioral & Counseling Services, PLLC for expert advice and therapy.