Categories of mental disorders are based on observable, phenotypic features rather than etiologies and neurobiological factors (Brown & Barlow, 2009; Watson, 2005). ... While the DSM of mood and anxiety disorders hold great reliability (Brown & Barlow, 2009), the current categorical grouping lacks empirical evidence based on validity. ... There was still diagnostic disagreement based on the current categorical system (Brown & Barlow, 2009). ... However, when you remove this exclusion rule, the rate of comorbidity between two disorders was 90% (Brown & Barlow, 2009). ... PTSD, MDD, DYS ...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). ... Depression is often described as an exaggeration of the duration and intensity of "normal" mood changes (Brown 1996). ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ... In fact, Brown (1996) stated that ...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). ... Depression is often described as an exaggeration of the duration and intensity of "normal" mood changes (Brown 1996). ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ... In fact, Brown (1996) stated that ...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse and suicide (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996) all of which can hide depressive symptoms. ... Depression is often described as an exaggeration of the duration and intensity of "normal" mood changes (Brown 1996). ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations that could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ... In fact, Brown (1996) stated, "it was onl...

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Ronald Brown, who is a professor of pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina, says, "While we don't know exactly why the incidence of psychopathology is increasing in children, it probably has to do with better diagnosis and detection," (Kluger 8). ... Food and Drug Administration has not approved specific medications for treating children with depression and bipolar (Brent et al). ...

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