Mental Health

Everyday we hear about children being victims of sexual molestation. Our children are victims of people they should trust like family members, church members, friends, and strangers. It is a...

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, a small cone-shaped structure in the brain. It is available over the counter in the United States as a dietary supplement. It is a powerful...

Hyperactivity is one of a series of symptoms often found in ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children. Children with hyperactivity often fidget, run around uncontrollably, talk...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more children are being diagnosed with bipolar disorder than ever before. The reason this diagnosis is on the rise in adolescents remains a...

Mental illness affects millions of people, many of these are children. These illnesses can lead to suicide, juvenile violence and a life of misery. Programs must be in place to address these...

Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder struggle with an unusual amount of anxiety and have strong urges to perform rituals to relieve their anxiety. OCD can affect a child's quality of life...

A tearful three-year-old tugging on mom before preschool isn't alarming. Sometimes, however, anxious feelings continue into adulthood and lead to serious consequences. According to the Children's...

Explaining bipolar disorder to a child can be challenging and difficult, particularly if bipolar disorder affects one of the child's parents. Children are very intuitive and extremely perceptive...

Cancer and cancer treatment can interfere with a child's social life. Hospitalizations and periods of home rest can make children with cancer feel isolated. Furthermore, cancer patients often...

Children with bipolar disorder are vulnerable to triggers in their environment, including stress or an unpredictable schedule. In addition, sometimes even the food a child consumes can trigger...

Separation anxiety is a problem that is experienced mostly by young children. It is very common among very young children, but it is when the symptoms continue past a certain age that separation...

Many children suffer from anxiety in one form or another. There are problems with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, forms of panic disorders and social anxiety. When a child suffers from...

The loss of a loved one for children is an extremely painful experience; especially if it's the loss of a parent, because in the mind of children, parents are supposed to protect them from harm....

Experiencing some anxiety is a normal part of childhood. First days of school, tests, problems with friends, family matters and other common childhood issues can all produce anxiety. However, for...

Bipolar behavior is often difficult to diagnose in children because it can mimic other common childhood disorders such as ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, obssessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder...

Dyslexia is often overlooked in children or misdiagnosed as some other learning or attention disorder. Children become frustrated at their difficulties and try to hide them, often seeming to be...

When children are born, your first thought is to wonder if they have all their ten fingers and toes. They are your precious gift. As they grow older, children will develop at varied paces. Some...

When our children are sad, it makes us want to do anything to cheer them up. Unfortunately, this becomes a daunting task if our children are depressed. How can you as a parent help a child who...

Properly diagnosing bipolar disorder is extremely difficult in any patient, but diagnosing children with bipolar disorder presents specific difficulties. The most recent edition of the Diagnostic...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 6 percent of American adults suffer from bipolar disorder and 1 percent of American adults suffer from schizophrenia each year....

Some children are troubled for various reasons such as a parent's death or divorce, self-esteem issues, rejection from their peers or drug abuse. The important thing is that we not ignore them but...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder where people have certain thoughts that they cannot get out of their mind. These thoughts often compel the OCD sufferer to engage in...

Narcissism is characterized by a distorted self-image. Narcissists demonstrate behavior that is self-centered, constantly seek admiration and attention, exaggerate their self-worth and show little...

Though bipolar disorder is usually diagnosed among teenagers and adults, children can exhibit bipolar behaviors and even suffer from early-onset bipolar disorder. Bipolar, or manic depression, is...

Over the course of the past 50 years a significant evolution of the children's mental health system occurred. Through this process, a system of care for children's mental health that is more...

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, bipolar disorder usually begins during adolescence or young adulthood but can affect children as young as 6. Suicide is a concern, especially...

Medications such as Prozac, Valium and Tofranil are widely prescribed to children with mental and behavioral disorders. These psychiatric drugs can prove helpful in treating children with anxiety...

Anxiety disorders in preschoolers typically have two components: physical sensations like headaches, sweating and nausea, and emotional sensations like nervousness and fear, according to Keep Kids...

All children have different character trait. When kids are sent to school we expect them to get along with other children. There are some children that continually tease other children, and bully...

Prozac is prescribed for children diagnosed with serious depression. The drug also is given to children who demonstrate early signs of what is considered obsessive-compulsive behavior in an adult....

Most children and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are able to function well with appropriate support. In some cases, however, an inpatient stay may be necessary for...

This is an article on how to be a role model for children.

When children experience fear, worry or an uneasy feeling, the world becomes too difficult and their daily life is affected as a result. Anxiety in children can range from having difficulties...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a psychological condition typically affecting children and teenagers, characterized by frequent extreme tantrums and angry outbursts toward authority...

Some kids are just naturally shy. It may take them a little time to warm up around new people. Sometimes their extreme shyness is just a phase they are going through. This is usually nothing to...

Early diagnosis of a mental handicap in children is the most important component of ensuring that an effective course of treatment is pursued. The more proactive the intervention in a child's...

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, occurs in children as well as teens and adults. It's important to recognize the symptoms and seek professional help if you suspect that a child is...

Bipolar disorder is a psychological illness that causes people to have frequent mood swings, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Although bipolar disorder often occurs in...

Oppositional Disorder is characterized by an attitude of defiance or rebellion against authority. Children often go through a stage of rebellion between the ages of two and three years old and...

It is normal for toddlers and preschoolers to experience some fear and anxiety when separated from their parents. But for children who are consistently fearful with only a few minutes of...

Pediatric bipolar disorder is more severe in its onset in children than in adults. Kidica.com states that bipolar children are constantly irritable or depressed.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7 million children in the United States have asthma--that's 9.4 percent of all children. Seeking proper treatment is crucial,...

Living with ADHD or living WITH someone with ADHD is hard enough. The lack of understanding about the disorder makes it a debatable issue with far reaching self-esteem effects!

Children who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can face a tough life. The inability to concentrate and focus can create problems both in their school lives and in the...

Too many children are diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) every year. Ironically, the families that are hit hardest by the condition are those who cannot afford the...

Narcissistic individuals are selfish and self-absorbed; rarely able to give emotional return to a child or adult. Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of worth and importance; demonstrating...

Parents and teachers understand the care and guidance needed to help children become productive autonomous individuals. Sometimes children exhibit behavior that may be difficult to manage. ...

A residential treatment center provides individualized care to people who stay in them. It is often a last resort option when all other attempts at solving your problems have failed. Residents of...

Psychotherapy can aid troubled children, helping them to interpret thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a positive and constructive manner. Psychotherapy can also help troubled kids to understand...

The word etiology means "to study the cause of a disease." Many researchers are studying the biochemical and genetic causes of psychological disorders. Even though the exact cause of oppositional...