Many people do not believe in the legitimacy of the labels currently provided by mental health professionals who claim that they are “diagnosing and treating mental disorders.” Much has been written ...

Credit: Getty Images Children are presenting with complex, sometimes co-occurring, psychiatric disorders. Pediatric primary care providers play a vital role in educating and treating these patients ...

Recognizing mental health issues in young people is a critical aspect of parenting and professional care that often flies ...

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Mental health is an important part of children’s overall health and well-being. Mental health includes children’s mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. It affects how children think, feel, and ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

Penn researchers say this treatment strategy can cause fatigue, sedation and serious drug interactions like abnormal heart rhythms.

Psychologists typically do not diagnose children with personality disorders. This is because their personality is still developing and can change quickly as they grow. However, a child may show early ...

Kathmandu, Feb. 11 -- run hospitals will soon begin screening for mental health conditions in children and adolescents, with ...