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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Understanding selective mutism is essential for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who work with children. It is more common in girls than boys and typically appears before the age of five. The assessment should be conducted by a qualified mental health professional with expertise in SM.

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ARFID Elevates Risk for ADHD, Autism in Youth: New Study

ADDitude

These results stand out amid the relatively scarce research data on ARFID , an eating disorder added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders ( DSM-5 ) in 2013. in a 2024 ADDitude webinar, Eating Disorders Comorbid with ADHD: What You Need to Know About ARFID, Anorexia, and Others.