How Constant Movement in Children with ADHD May Affect Their Cognitive Performance

The constant movement seen in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may just be their way of trying to learn, cope and otherwise perform better cognitively. This in a nutshell is what a recent research study from UC Davis Mind Institute suggests. The hyperactivity may be compensatory behavior on the part of children with ADHD to … Read more

How Obesity Affects Children and Teens

Here are some of the causes of obesity to children and teens: Anxiety With all of this turmoil in an overweight youngster’s life, he may really feel as though he doesn’t belong or fit in anywhere. He could see himself as various and an outcast. He’ll often feel lonesome as well as is less most … Read more

Teens with Sleep Problems Can Cause Self Harm

Adolescents with sleep problems were significantly more likely to report self-harm than those without sleep problems, according to the findings of a study led by Mari Hysing from Uni Research in Bergen, and published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. Insomnia, short sleep duration, long sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset as well as … Read more

How Computer Addiction Can Affect Your Child’s Life.

Although it hasn’t been offered an “official” diagnosis, addiction-like behaviors with computer, video, and Website video gaming have noticeably increased among both teenagers and grownups. Like any addictive behavior, there are signs to try to find if you suspect your teen might have a gaming obsession. Your teen requirement just show two or three of … Read more

Depression: The Minds of the Victims

In most articles regarding depression, bipolar disorder, or the causes of self-injury, the focus is on the perspective of the bystander— the one who will treat the depressed. Most often discussed are the possible treatments, how to recognize symptoms, or the categories of bipolar disorders. Although these types of text do provide a rich source … Read more

How Computer Addiction Can Affect Teens and Children

  With today’s generation, it’s easy for children to be addicted to technology. Though it has some positive effects on children’s learning, prolonged exposure and thus, computer addiction can actually harm your children’s mental health. Here are some of the most common mental/social effect of computer addiction to teens and children: Concealing From Negative or … Read more

How Art Therapy Can Help in Improving Mental Health

Patients with mental health often have difficulty in releasing negative, pent-up emotions, expressing and overcoming their stress, or exploring and tapping into different aspects of their own personalities. Art, being an expressive medium where artists can pour their thoughts and feelings into, have long been used as an outlet to treat psychological disorders, enhance mental … Read more

First Time Moms and How They Deal with Post Partum Depression

One of the major types of depression is post-partum depression. This is often experienced by mothers who had just given birth and it tends to be scary for those who are completely new to motherhood. To be clear with this, post-partum is a normal event. After all, a mother has unconditional love for her child, … Read more

Tourette Syndrome: What It Is And How It Affects Us

The term, “Tourette” may sound like a small tower projecting from a medieval castle, however, this should not be confused with “turret”. Tourette is actually named after the French doctor in the 19th century, George Gilles de la Tourette, who was the first doctor to describe the syndrome in detail after observing the symptoms from … Read more