ADHD in Teens: Symptoms, Treatment, Medication, Driving

ADHD in Teens: Symptoms, Treatment, Medication, Driving

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 9.4 percent of children aged 2 to 17 in the United States have...
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

Does your child experience intense mood swings, from feeling overly excited to suddenly feeling sad or withdrawn? Do these shifts seem more extreme than what you’d expect for their age, and do they impact your child’s daily life at home, school, or with friends? While...
Everything You Need To Know About OCD in Kids and Teens

Everything You Need To Know About OCD in Kids and Teens

Many people associated OCD with neatness and perfectionism, but the disorder is much more complex than that. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition that causes unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and compels people to perform certain behaviors...
PTSD in Children and Adolescents

PTSD in Children and Adolescents

Many people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as something that only affects adults, especially soldiers or those exposed to war. But PTSD can impact people of all ages, including children and adolescents. Young people can develop PTSD after any...