Physicians tend to focus on specifically defined disorders and are interested in the longer-term outcomes of people suffering from these disorders. For instance, psychiatrists are concerned with the ...

In today’s article, you will learn more about a common childhood behavioral disorder I introduced in last week’s column. called Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD. Let’s start with a basic ...

As a child psychiatrist, I've seen how the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is frequently misunderstood and ...

Roughly every month I receive an e-mail from a parent somewhere in the world asking for help with a child who is violent, angry or aggressive. Some people describe being physically beaten or having ...

‌Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) is an attachment disorder that happens in young children, causing them to easily approach and talk to strangers. They are also comfortable seeking ...

Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s online chat about educating adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. My name is Christina Samuels, and I cover special education for Education Week.

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

The way to tell ODD from developmentally appropriate anger, tantrums, and misbehavior, even a very bad patch, is duration and intensity. “The most notable thing with ODD is going to be the severity ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

Childhood is a time of growth, learning, and development. Your child is increasing in height and weight, learning new physical and social skills, and laying the foundations of adulthood. If you have ...