Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward supporting children with mental illnesses. When mental illness is identified, the right care can be started, giving children the tools to not only cope, but thrive. The key is to start the conversation by enlisting the help of a trusted ...
Few other psychological conditions affect an individual’s ability to function quite like abandonment issues. Often formed in response to atraumaticor neglectful childhood experience, abandonment issues can wreak havoc on the emotional and external lives of both children and adults who struggle to see t...
If you have ever wondered if your child is exhibiting signs of narcissism, the situation becomes more difficult. That's because self-focus, which is often associated with narcissism, is actually a normal and important part of the developmental process in children, saysStephanie Macadaan, LMFT, a...
In children,ADHD symptomsand traits like hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity can influence behavior and performance in the classroom, with friends and family, and out in the world. Below is an overview of the ADHD experience in childhood, including essential skills, parallel ADHD-related...
including your own home, so long as you have a reliable internet connection. Additionally, online therapy increases availability to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to seek mental healthcare due to scheduling difficulties, lack of transportation, or difficulty with leaving the home. ...
There is no official checklist for signs of genius. Some signs that often appear in children include: Intense need formental stimulationand engagement Ability to learn new topics quickly Ability to process new and complex information rapidly
can come with being in a partnership.However, even after thinking through each of these obligations, you may find yourself still hesitantto jump into something new. And if it's not a result of your feelings, mental state, or monetary situation, it may be due to your issues with commitment...
The results surprised us. About half of the children showed clinical levels of mental health symptoms and were in need of support. This risk increased to nearly 70% for children with multiple diagnoses. So, when children first present with neurodevelopmental concerns, they are also likely to have...
Children raised by narcissists can suffer many long-term issues, both physical and mental. Find out the signs and how to heal.
and relating to other people. These signs can show up as early as age 8, when children start to become aware of how people react to them. People withnarcissistic personality disordertend not to perceive that they may have a mental health problem, which may make them less likely to seek ev...