The term ADD/ADHD might ring a bell based on how often the term is used and often many times it is done so loosely. The question is what does the term ADD/ADHD really mean? Childhood...
Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as anorexia and may be diagnosed in children or teens with abnormally low-weight and fear gaining weight for just about any reason. The two...
Anti-Social Personality Disorder is identified through a recurrent pattern of behavior that shows a disregard for the rights of others. The diagnosis of this condition relies...
As a parent, it’s never easy to think about your child struggling with anxiety. But, multiple studies have shown that more kids are dealing with it than ever before. In fact,...
Autism Spectrum Disorder has been increasingly diagnosed in children and teens throughout the last 20 years.It is not yet understood what exactly causes it, and this had led to many...
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder may be diagnosed when children or teens do not meet their nutritional demands because they avoid certain food items. Children tend to...
Bipolar disorder can be diagnosed among children and teens, even though it is more regularly mentioned as it relates to adults. The symptoms in adults are quite similar to those in...
In this sub-category of OCD, children or teens with Body-Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) tend to feel bad and embarrassed about any of their body parts e.g. the size of their teeth, nose,...