Behavior Disorders

Have you heard the term “neurodivergent”? It’s often used to describe people with a variety of mental health conditions that change how people interact with the world around them. What is neurodivergent behavior? Hypersensitivity, repetitive behaviors, lack of social understanding and many other signs may indicate someone is neurodivergent, but how does that differ from […]

Smartphones have become ingrained in nearly every part of our lives. We use them to communicate and for work and recreation. However, growing evidence indicates these versatile devices can be addictive. If you read through phone addiction articles, you’ll find plenty of people ready to downplay the effects of excessive smartphone use. The results from

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness marked by intense mood swings. It can be difficult to detect due to its varying symptoms and similarities to other mental health conditions. Being able to identify bipolar disorder symptoms in females or males can make it easier to get yourself or a loved one needed help. Explore

Over 1 in 4 Americans suffer from some type of diagnosable mental disorder each year. That’s around 25% of the population of the United States that could potentially benefit from mental health support and resources, both in times of crisis and in the months and years that follow. Mental Health America (MHA) is one organization

Sometimes, it’s difficult to recognize when a child is just strong-willed or when something else might be at play. Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) typically begins between the ages of 2 and 3 . The signs of ODD can vary but usually have a significant detrimental impact on family, school and social activities. If your child

Hoarding disorder involves compulsive saving and clutter: Causes distress or limits daily life Different from collecting Linked to anxiety, trauma, or OCD More than 20% of Americans have a storage unit , and one survey found that 18% of people who have a storage unit live in a four-bedroom home or larger! Americans simply have