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Psychiatric Challenges in Adolescence and Early Adulthood (Child Mind Institute)

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Child Mind Institute has compiled information on borderline personality disorder, as well as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia — all disorders of adolescence and early adulthood. What are the symptoms, and how does each develop? Most important, it’s critical to know about the best treatment, which for each of these disorders has become much more effective in recent years.

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What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)? What are the signs of BPD? How is BPD treated?
What is bipolar disorder? Why is bipolar disorder hard to diagnose, especially in teens? How is bipolar disorder treated in adolescents?
What is a psychotic break, and what are its symptoms? What kind of treatment helps young people get back on track after a psychotic episode? Why is it important for people to get treatment quickly?
What is psychosis? What are prodromal symptoms? What symptoms should I look for in my teen? How is early psychosis in teens treated?
What is psychosis? What is CBTp? How does CBTp reduce the harm of psychosis?
Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Premenstral Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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