Carbonell Institute

Behavioral disorders

Eating disorders

Eating disorders are characterized by a change in eating habits that results in impaired nutrient absorption and negatively impacts both health and social life. While there are several types of eating disorders, such as rumination, pica, and binge eating, anorexia and bulimia are the most significant due to their severity.

Hyperactivity disorder

ADHD is a disorder that affects approximately 5% of school-aged children. Children with ADHD are very restless and impulsive, and they have difficulty paying attention and concentrating. Despite their best efforts, they are unable to listen properly, organize their tasks, follow complex instructions, or work or play in a team. They are often restless, always on the go, unable to sit still for long periods, or constantly fidgety.

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a disorder in which people have mood fluctuations that alternate between periods of depression and expansive or irritable mood.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was considered until a few years ago to be a rare psychiatric illness that did not respond to treatment. It is now recognized as a common problem affecting 2 percent of the population.