Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) comprises both cognitive and behavioral components. It is not surprising, therefore, that there has been a considerable emphasis on applying cognitive-behavioral techniques in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder for the past 20 or so years. Although a ...
It may also happen with, or be hidden by, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or conduct disorder (CD). What Causes Depression in Children? As in adults, depression in children can be caused by any combination of things that relate to physical...
Combined type (inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive).Children with this type of ADHD have several symptoms from the first two types. This is the most common form of ADHD. Find out more about thetypes of ADHDin children. Causes of ADHD in Children Doctors don't know exactly what causes ADHD...
Most symptoms of OCD in children are quite pronounced. However, there are chances that they may be missed or misunderstood. Most children engage in compulsive actions or rituals that are a result of their obsessions or irrational fears. Some of the symptoms that you can look out for include: ...
Symptoms of PTSD in Children Identifying PTSD symptoms among children is relatively difficult, as they might not understand the traumatic event they experienced or express it properly. However, there are a few signs that parents need to be attentive to, like restless or fidgeting behaviours, difficu...
Early signs of OCD in children could include: Rule following Perfectionism Arranging Being late for school Demanding parents/family repeat something a certain way until it is said “right” Holes in paper from erasing due to a need for perfect penmanship and word choice ...
In this study, we examined sex differences in association and linkage between the COMT gene and symptoms of OCD and tics in children. In a sample of 136 clinic-referred children, their siblings, and their parents, we collected DNA samples and parent ratings of psychopathology and genotyped for...
Pediatric-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is underdiagnosed, and many affected children are untreated. The present study seeks to evaluate the presence and the clinical impact of OCD and obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) in a large sample of school-age children. In Phase I, we perform...
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Hoarding can often be a debilitating problem for adults and is often associated with poorer mental health functioning and response to treatment. For children however, that may not be the case. A new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child a