Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

What is ASD? Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a group of conditions that start showing in early childhood, and other names that have been used

What is DMDD? Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder is a relatively common condition that affects children of different ages and, while not new, it was recently

How common is depression in children and teens? Just like it happens with adults, children and teens can also suffer from depression, and it the

What is ADHD? Chances are you know someone diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or you are familiar with the term. It is a condition

What is ID? The diagnosis that mental health professionals refer to as intellectual disability (ID) should not be confused with learning disability.  ID is not

What is PTSD? Children and teens can sometimes be in situations that cause them to be very stressed, scared and/or even in danger; and these

What it is and what it is not As part of our daily lives, we all have experienced anxiety at some point due to something

What is OCD? Most children exhibit typical, age-dependent, compulsive behaviors, and these are completely normal and part of their development, as they explore the world

What is Early-onset psychosis (EOP) Early-onset psychosis is a group of conditions that include schizophrenia in children and teens. It is also called childhood-onset psychosis