This Halloween, a scary movie marathon might not be the only thing keeping you awake. Nightmares may be part and parcel of the human experience, at least at times, but have you ever wondered if you're ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops following exposure to one or more traumatic events. It is characterized by symptoms such as avoidance, changes in cognition and ...

Diagnosing ADHD in adults poses its own challenges. A child’s physical hyperactivity evolves into inner restlessness; ...

(e.g., understanding the threat and quickly evacuating to a safe room), mediate the situation to the child, and regulate her ...

The updated AAP clinical guidelines on obesity treatment recommend offering the full spectrum of care upon initial obesity ...

Sleep deprivation in early life disrupts brain development and can increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops following exposure to one or more traumatic events. It is characterized by symptoms such as avoidance, changes in cognition and ...

A decade passed before they came to understand their gender identity, though they say the years of living with and ...

While the vast majority of children who are diagnosed with the condition do have it, recent evidence suggests there may be some overdiagnosis happening in kids and teens, particularly among those with ...

A recent retrospective, cross-sectional study found that detecting self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in youth requires ...

Disruptive sleep behaviors can keep you from sleeping well. Read on to learn which ones to watch for and when it's time to ...

A 15-year-old girl with a condition that makes it hard to talk says she wants to fulfil her dream of performing on stage. Scarlett, from Flintshire, has selective mutism, a severe anxiety disorder ...