As with other parts of the Arab world, eating disorders have increased in Saudi Arabia in recent years. The prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours is now worryingly high, with studies showing that around 7% of Saudi adolescents and young adults have an eating disorder.
Boarding school syndrome isn’t an official medical diagnosis. Instead, it’s a collection of learned behaviours and attitudes that are common to many people who have attended boarding school.
Young people with mental health disorders are more likely to miss school than those without. These absences may, in turn, make their mental health worse, leading to a vicious downward cycle. However, effective mental health support and interventions can help young people manage and recover from symptoms and spend more time in school, turning a downward cycle into a positive journey of recovery.
Young people with borderline personality disorder often experience episodes of paranoia and feelings of suspicion towards other people. These experiences can cause distress and affect
Children learn a lot from their parents through observing, analysing, and adopting their behaviours. This includes eating attitudes and behaviours, whether they are positive or
Understanding the feelings and thoughts that underpin a young person’s disordered eating behaviours is a fundamental part of treatment. This blog offers some information on eating disorders, as self-harming behaviour, co-occurring eating disorders and NSSI, and what it means for young people’s treatment and recovery.
Taking time out of school for mental health treatment can be the best decision for a young person. Sometimes, the stress and pressures of school
Many young people in Hong Kong have symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, both in primary school and secondary school. Mental health disorders not only harm the well-being of children and adolescents but also their mental health in the future.
Many clinicians are still reluctant to diagnose BPD in adolescents before they are 18. Stigma and misconceptions surrounding personality disorders cause clinicians to avoid the diagnosis, despite strong evidence that many young people show stable and persistent BPD symptoms. Instead, young people may be diagnosed with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, or psychotic disorders.
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