Bed-wetting is considered a problem if the child is aged older than 7 years and continues to wet the bed twice or more times a week for three months in a row. Researchers believe that most cases of bed-wetting or enuresis are due to stress. Read more: Is Bedwetting a Sign of Psychopathy? Article
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Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
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Mental Illness in Children
About 5 million children and adolescents in the U.S. suffer from a serious mental illness such as eating disorders, anxiety disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive development disorders, elimination disorders, learning disorders, schizophrenia, tic disorders, and mood disorders. Symptoms of mental illness include frequent outbursts of anger, hyperactivity, fear of gaining weight, excessive worrying, frequent temper tantrums, and hearing voices that aren't there. Treatment may involve medication, psychotherapy, and creative therapies.
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