Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that mainly affects young women. It can threaten your health, your well-being, and even your life. Much about anorexia isn't fully understood. But it can be treated.

If you have an intense fear of being out in public places alone or otherwise, you may have an anxiety disorder called agoraphobia. Here is information about the disorder and available treatment options.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen after you go through a severe trauma. Treatment is available. Along with therapy (also called counseling), medicine may help manage your symptoms.

You may have PTSD if you've been through a traumatic event and are having trouble dealing with it. Such events may include a car crash, rape, domestic violence, military combat, or violent crime. Learn about the symptoms of PTSD and treatment for it.

For some children, the pain of certain events may be too much to bear. As a result, they may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Fortunately, there is hope for children who suffer trauma.

It's normal for children to have fears. They may be afraid of monsters, ghosts, or the dark. At times, they might be frightened by a book or movie. In most cases, these fears fade over time. But children with anxiety disorders are often afraid. Or they may have fears that go away for a while but return again and again.

A child with ADHD often acts up and tunes out. But you can show your child new ways to react to the world. This process takes time and practice.

Medicine is often part of a child's ADHD treatment plan. These medicines give a steady supply of the chemicals needed to send and receive messages within the brain.

One of the best ways to help your child is by learning about ADHD.

Many tools are used to diagnose ADHD in a child. Parents, family, and teachers will be asked to describe your child's behavior. Doctors and educators will observe and test your child. This process can also help rule out other problems.