Oppositional defiance disorder, or ODD, can cause plenty of stress and frustration for children and their families. Parents often seek advice and guidance on how to keep things progressive and positive when it comes to helping their child with ODD. Here are some tips for parents of children with ODD that can help smooth out […]

Oppositional defiance disorder is a behavioral condition that manifests in children and is characterized by negative, aggressive and defiant behavior. While most children experience periods of testing the authority of adults, children with ODD experience more severe behavioral and emotional acting out, which leads to serious issues in developing and keeping relationships at home and […]

Oppositional defiance disorder, or ODD, is a behavioral condition that first manifests in childhood, around age 8. It’s not uncommon for children with ODD to also have other behavioral conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety or depression. In childhood, more boys are diagnosed with ODD than girls, although when the condition develops in adolescence, nearly an […]

When a child demonstrates consistent defiance to authority figures in his or her life, it may be a case of oppositional defiance disorder, or ODD. Many parents and teachers may ask themselves: what is ODD? The condition is classed as a behavior problem and frequently disrupts the child’s normal interactions and relationships with family, friends […]

Anxiety disorders in teens is when someone experiences so many physical and mental symptoms of worry, fear and panic that it interferes with normal living. While it’s normal for everyone to have periods of stress and nervousness, an anxiety disorder is more frequent and more severe. In extreme cases, teens who suffer from anxiety disorders […]

As a parent, you may have noticed increasingly unusual behavior in your teen and wondered if he or she was developing an anxiety disorder. While it’s normal for people to feel anxious based on everyday stress, an anxiety disorder is more serious, especially in teens.   Today’s teens are faced with a wide variety of […]

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful or dangerous situations, but when the reactions are frequent, severe and out of proportion to the situation, it could mean an anxiety disorder. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to anxiety disorders. Learning the causes of anxiety in teens can help parents, teachers and caregivers identify which teens are struggling […]

Anxiety is a normal condition for children, teens and adults, however anxiety disorders are a serious condition that goes beyond teens coping with anxiety. Anxiety disorders occur when physical and mental responses to perceived dangers are so severe that they disrupt a person’s ability to function normally in society, whether that’s school, work or home. […]

One of the most common mental health issues is anxiety-related disorders, especially for anxiety and teens. Anxiety is a normal part of growing up, as teens face a range of stresses from school, work, family and friends. The transition to adulthood will have many anxiety triggers along the way. Anxiety is a good thing most […]

Parents and caregivers who have teenagers with diagnosed anxiety disorders aren’t relieved of responsibility in helping their teen overcome the challenges he or she faces. Even though the teen is getting professional help, there are several things that parents and caregivers can do to help their teen manage the disorder. Anxiety is one of the […]