Shelley Nathans PH.D.

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• How is Binge Eating Disorder Diagnosed?

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• The Most Common Psychological Disorders

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• Signs of Depression

  Typically, you may encounter feelings of sadness and these feelings normally subside over time so your normal routine can ensue. However, in some circumstances these feelings of frustration and sadness persist longer than expected, and it may affect the activities of your everyday life.The mental...

• Autism: Why It's Important to Consider Identity-First Language

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• 5 Tips on Living with Binge Eating Disorder

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