Psychiatric Conditions in Children

Intrusive Thoughts in Kids; How Should Parents Handle Them? Sometimes we get these random thoughts of just jumping off cliffs or walking right into traffic—these are called intrusive thoughts. And while as adults, we may be more disciplined and cautious of not following them, children may be the same way. Intrusive thoughts can be disturbing,

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in children and adolescents, affecting up to 1 in 5 children. Symptoms can include excessive worry, fearfulness, and avoidance of social situations. While anxiety is a normal part of development, when these symptoms persist or become disruptive, it may be necessary to seek treatment. Unusual behavior, fears,

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychological condition that affects your ability to pay attention, sit still, and control your behaviors. Symptoms start in childhood and adolescence and are likely to continue to adulthood. In youngsters, ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition. It’s most often identified

  What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Researchers have seen the onset of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in 2% – 16% of children and teens. On average, it begins at the age of 8. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder in children, which involves a child’s disruptive behavior. They’ve a disorganized daily routine at home and

  Are they in a funk? Or are they depressed? If you aren’t sure if you yourself or someone you know is just going through a rough patch or something more serious, educate yourself on the symptoms of depression, its risk factors, and available treatment What is depression?  According to the American Psychiatric Association, depression