CHILDHOOD DISORDERS 1. Mood Disorders – Major depression, manic depressive disorder (called bipolar disorder) and mania are disorders which cause change in child’s mood. Depression is caused by a number of factors from chemical imbalances to environmental influences to genetics. It is often mistaken for the blues and goes untreated. Major depression causes people to feel hopeless, exhausted and useless. It can cause problems with sleep, appetite, self-esteem, daily activities and physical health. 2. Anxiety Disorders - …showed first 75 words of 1202 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1202 total…scaly or it may be moist or crusted. The same fungi that infect humans can also infect animals such as dogs and cats, and infections may be acquired from pets as well as from infected children. Ringworm is spread by direct contact with a person or animal infected with the fungus. It can also be spread indirectly through contact with articles (such as combs or clothing) or surfaces which have been contaminated with the fungus.