Troubled Teen Disorders Information

The following is information about disorders faced by many children who attend the Turning Winds Academic Institute for troubled teens.

This page is meant for informational purposes only. It is not a complete list of all disorders, but rather the most common disorders present in the youth that are served by the Turning Winds Academic Institute Residential Care Facility for troubled teens. For further understanding and information about any of the above disorders, please consult the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV-TR.

Childhood Disorders

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder

• Conduct Disorder

Substance Abuse Disorders

• Substance Dependence

• Alcohol Abuse

• Drug Abuse

Mood Disorders

• Depression

• Bipolar I Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

• Adjustment Disorders

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Eating Disorders

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Nervosa

**Note: This page is meant for informational purposes only. It is not a complete list of all disorders, but rather the most common disorders present in the youth that are served by the Turning Winds Academic Institute Residential Care Facility. For further understanding and information about any of the above disorders, please consult the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV-TR.

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