Impulsive behaviors in a child can range from mildly annoying actions like toy snatching, to dangerous ones such as darting into traffic. As frustrating as impulsive behaviors can be when your child is a toddler or preschooler, these actions...
Bereavement in children is often ignored or dismissed as if it didn't exist, according to the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Parents often try to keep the truth away from children as well, thinking kids won't be able to deal with the...
Minor depression is characterized by a shift in moods that lasts at least two weeks, according to an article in the December 2000 edition of "The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association." A person suffering from minor depression typically...
According to the Mayo Clinic, narcissism is a personality disorder that is characterized by an over-inflated sense of self. Narcissistic people have a need for praise and admiration and believe they are superior to others. Underneath, they are...
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), there are three different types of stress based on the duration, symptoms and triggers and can differ between individuals. Like stress, depression is very subjective based on the...
According to the American Psychological Association, anger is a common human emotion that can cause reactions that range from mild frustration to violent rage. This wide variety of responses to anger is very much connected to each person's...
Most people feel anxious at one time or another, but when anxiety interferes with everyday activities, it can be debilitating. While anxiety disorders are manageable with medication and therapy, anxiety spikes, also called panic attacks, can throw...
Exercise can alter your brain chemistry, improve your mood and help you cope with stress. German scientists, for instance, concluded that the runners high is a physiological process, not a phony phenomenon. Leading health organizations such as the...
While some people believe caffeine helps improve attention in children, the research shows mixed results and the approach is ultimately not recommended. Caffeine may improve attention temporarily in some children, but it causes jitters and...
According to the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Mayo Clinic, uncontrolled anger can cause a variety of negative consequences in personal relationships and in the workplace. Those with poor anger management can lose control and...
According to the American Psychological Association, levels of anger can range from mild annoyance to intense rage. In addition to the emotional side effects of anger, the body experiences physical effects such as increased heart rate, elevated...
Marrying a college sweetheart and starting a family may be what one woman may envision to be the ultimate reward in life, but satisfaction is relative term for each woman. She may remain single for numerous reasons, but regardless of her...
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder based on a fear of being unable to escape places or being trapped in public places. In addition to the actual fear of getting out, if you suffer from agoraphobia you may experience a fear of being embarrassed...
Sometimes it may be difficult to acknowledge that you to need seek outside help for a problem your child is having. However, according to KidsHealth, children can benefit from therapy or counseling as much as adults can. Therapy for your child may...
Binge eating is characterized by bouts of extensive overeating without purging. People who are obese are the most likely to have the condition. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 2 percent of the total population suffers...
Coping with divorce and the fracture of their family unit is an extremely traumatic experience for children. Family psychologist Lesley Foulkes-Jamison says that children who are products of “high-conflict” divorce can have an...
Anger management typically involves counseling and self-help techniques designed to assist people whose level of anger affects the psychological and physical well-being of the patient and the people around him. The American Psychological...
Approximately 80 percent of men show the signs of male-pattern baldness by the age of 70, according to Mayo Clinic. Although the presence of baldness increases along with age, it normally begins much earlier. Men in their mid-twenties are at risk...
Recovering from depression is not an easy journey. Two-thirds of cases will recover completely, while one-third will have residual symptoms or relapse. Recovery is dependent on the type of depression, age of onset, family history, mental health...
There are many life triggers that can lead to stress reactions in children. Divorce, peer pressure and school are some of the leading causes of stress in children, explains the website KidsHealth. Parents sometimes teach their kids to deal with...
Stress is often associated with negative events. However positive events can cause you to feel stressed as well. Getting a promotion, getting married or buying a new home can be stressful. So can health problems, losing a job or family...
Breast augmentation, also called mammography, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that enlarges and enhances the breasts. Implants are used to make breasts fuller and larger. Women choose breast augmentation for a number of reasons, ranging from a...
Shortness of breath is a symptom whose cause may go undiagnosed because it may not be considered a sign of a serious disease. It may be dismissed as just being out of shape or getting older. Breathlessness is not a normal part of aging, and the...
While seemingly controversial, evidence exists that foods high in fat and sugar have an opiate-like effect on the body and brain that ultimately leads to dependence on fat and sugar, according to Bart Hoebel, Professor of Psychology at Princeton...
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a medical disorder that involves a seeming inability to focus. Other common symptoms of ADHD are impulsiveness, forgetfulness and a need to be in motion more than is typical for most people....
In our fast-paced society, stress is practically inevitable. It's normal, and it can be beneficial by forcing you to be organized and motivated, according to the National Institutes of Health. But when stress begins to mount, it can take a toll...
Neglect is a type of psychological child abuse that can have serious, long-term effects on a person's life. About 1,500 children die from neglect or abuse every year, according to the American Psychological Association, or APA. If you suspect that...
Anorexia nervosa, or anorexia, is a serious eating disorder that involves severe dietary restriction and obsession over losing weight. According to the Mayo Clinic, several forms of treatment may be required for those with anorexia. Seeking proper...
When your nerves are frayed, comfort foods tend to be what you reach for most. A heaping serving of carbohydrates, fat and sugar is what many comfort foods contain, and they might make you feel better in the short term, but looking forward to the...
