Psychiatric Conditions in Children

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