Now Psych

MAY 13, 2024

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. This disorder can cause significant impairment in a child’s social, academic, and emotional development.

Genetics and mental health 52

Genetics and mental health Anxiety disorders Autism spectrum Aging and mental health 52

Bullet Psych

JUNE 25, 2023

Epidemiology/Pathogenesis 3 , 4 , 5 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) : Since ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis, population-based prevalence studies are limited. Treatment can range from an outpatient multidisciplinary team treatment to inpatient medical hospitalization depending on severity.

Eating disorders 52

Eating disorders Autism spectrum Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health 52

Mad in America

MAY 17, 2025

Number of genes Explained variance (%) Anxiety disorders 200,000 6 0.5 Autism Spectrum 53,000 5 1.4 Bipolar disorder 413,000 64 4.6 Depressive disorder 1,154,000 178 1.5-3.2 This means that even if 270 risk genes for schizophrenia have now been found, they can only explain a small proportion of the symptoms.

Genetics and mental health 125

Genetics and mental health Poverty and mental health Trauma and the brain Autism spectrum 125