Sometimes, mental health conditions in adolescents can mimic one another, making it challenging to determine what’s really going on. For example, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder…
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a more recently discovered mental health condition affecting adolescents. If your child experiences frequent and lengthy stormy moods and…
Every teen acts impulsively now and then, just as many adults do. But when impulsive behaviors are chronic, they can lead to dire consequences. Understanding…
The symptoms of ADHD can be a challenge for anyone. But when your child struggles with impulse control, it can feel like you never have…
Although it is most often diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can affect people of any age. Since it can disrupt a person’s daily functioning, it is…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) doesn’t look the same from person to person. The common view of OCD as just being obsessed with cleanliness, checking locks on…
Your relationship with your child is deep. It impacts everything they do and feel, even when it doesn’t seem like it. When your relationship is…
Panic attacks can come out of nowhere, making it feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest and like you have no control over…
Residential treatment, often referred to as inpatient treatment, is a type of program that involves staying at a treatment center for a defined period of…
Sleep is important for everyone. It offers the chance for the body and brain to relax and repair, preparing them for the next day. You…