Child psychiatrists are mental health professionals who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral and emotional disorders in children. Professionals in the field of child psychiatry work in a variety of settings, such as schools, hospitals, clinics,...
For many young children, separating from a parent produces crying, clinging and screaming. Separation anxiety is a normal part of childhood development and typically dissipates before children enter school, according to the American Academy of...
According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, even well-behaved children can be defiant or uncooperative at times. Children who have a serious and pervasive pattern of hostility, defiance, and physical or verbal aggression...
According to Mental Health America, as many as 1 in 5 children has a diagnosable mental health condition, but these children often do not receive treatment because it can be difficult for parents and other adults to recognize the symptoms. Parents...
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as a treatment for bipolar disorder is not officially sanctioned; however, it is widely viewed as a reasonable consideration when investigating alternative treatment options. In addition, there are studies...
Depression is a name for several related mood disorders, as defined in the American Psychiatric Society's "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th ed., Text Revision" (DSM-IV). When identified as depression, it usually means major depression, a...
Bipolar disorder is complex and usually results in lifelong treatment to help you function normally. However, certain vitamins may help improve some of the symptoms related to bipolar disorder. Consult with your doctor before beginning any vitamin...
A challenging aspect of ending your marriage is discussing divorce with your 3-year-old child, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Talking to your young child about divorce requires preparation and the use of...
Parenting a defiant child comes with many challenges. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry lists the following behaviors common to defiant children: engaging in temper tantrums, arguing with adults, refusing to comply with rules...
Losing a parent at a young age is a tragic and life-changing event. Children, like adults, experience grief as a process; however, manifestations of grief may differ depending upon the child's age. Supporting a child through loss, especially if...
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry notes that finding a child psychologist or mental health specialist can be particularly challenging for parents who are experiencing problems with their child's behavior. Parents may feel...
Defiance and childhood sometimes seem to go hand-in-hand, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which notes that arguing, talking back, disobeying and defying parents and other adults can signal normal development...
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry notes that a parent's mental illness can present a variety of risks for a child. Schizophrenia, in particular, can contribute to highly unpredictable and confusing behavior in a household,...
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry explains that children who are obese between the ages of 10 and 13 have an 80 percent chance of becoming overweight adults. While several factors contribute to this, including behavioral and...
According to a 2008 article published in the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry website, up to 33 percent of children and teenagers are obese at any given time. The website points out that obese children have a high chance of...
Changing your mood can create serotonin in your brain, says Simon Young in his 2007 article in the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. This is just one way to increase serotonin, a hormone made in your brain that sends messages through your...
Children who have intellectual disabilities, otherwise known as children who are mentally retarded, may have "considerable problems in everyday functioning," says the American Academy of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry. Some children with...
A child struggling with mental problems, trauma, sensory disorders and any other number of psychological problems can benefit from seeing a child psychologist. A child psychologist is trained to work with children in a more juvenile environment to...
When a teenage girl finds out she is pregnant, she may feel fear, worry and denial. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, teen pregnancy is often viewed as a crisis for both the pregnant teen and her parents. The...
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that influence feelings and mood. When neurotransmitters are imbalanced, the risk for having a psychiatric condition is increased. Depression is related to an imbalance of the neurotransmitter...
Nerve cells, or neurons, function as the communication system in the brain, similar to the way utility wires transmit electricity. The gap between two nerve cells is called a synapse, according to the University of Washington. The body produces...
Antidepressants are prescribed by physicians to treat and manage depression. The newer generation of antidepressants, such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) are more commonly prescribed for patients. All antidepressant drugs...
The brain needs certain nutrients in order for cells to function properly. If certain vitamins are lacking, neurons, or brain cells, are unable to fire synapses, or electrical chemical signals. The chemical signals are responsible for producing...
A gluten sensitivity is a broad term which includes gluten intolerance, gluten allergy and celiac disease. A gluten allergy is an allergic response to the naturally occurring protein, known as gluten, found in wheat and wheat flour. Symptoms of...
Every year, about three million teens contract a sexually transmitted disease and one million teen girls become pregnant in the United States, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Inadequate information about sex,...
Omega 3 fats found in seafood may boost your mood and improve symptoms of depression, according to a study conducted by Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal and published in the June 2010 issue of the "Journal of Clinical...
The overwhelming amount of violent imagery prevalent in the media consumed by children has been troubling to experts for a long time. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 3,500 studies have been performed to assess...
According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, each year thousands of teenagers in the United States commit suicide. The vast emotional changes that occur during adolescence can often create intense feelings of worry,...
Attention deficit disorder, also called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects about two million children, mostly boys, in the United States, according to the American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Children with attention...
