Articles related to "Impulsive Behavior"

If someone tells you they're thinking about suicide, you should take their distress seriously, listen nonjudgmentally, and help them get to a professional for evaluation.

ADHD kids are impulsive. Parenting strategies do not have to be. Read ways to plan on being a better parent in 2008.

Tourette's is an impulse disorder. Attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive syndrome are closely related and can coexist in a Tourette's patient.

Impulsive behavior is often the cause of other negative toddler behaviors such as hitting and toy grabbing. How can a parent help a toddler through the impulsive stage?

Kids with ADHD are impulsive. Holiday excitement can make it worse. Try these strategies to add special activities and reduce the number of instances of kids acting out.

As concerns grow regarding side effects of medication, especially in children with ADHD, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine offers alternatives in managing the disorder

Impulse Control Disorders appear as uncontrollable, injurious behaviors in children and adults. Six distinct categories define this potentially dangerous condition.

A child who displays severe behavior problems may have a behavioral disability. Parents of unruly children are often misjudged by relatives, friends, and strangers.

People with AD/HD often use the "everything in plain sight" method of organization to keep reminders in view. Learn AD/HD friendly ways to rid yourself of paper clutter.

Why do children with special needs seem to act out when they have a day off school? The lack of regular routine is often difficult to manage for the ADHD child.

Those with BPD have difficulty regulating their emotions and can be very self-destructive. But there is promising treatment for those suffering from this disorder.

Trouble staying focused and sitting still are obvious symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder, but behaviors are not always the same. Diagnosing ADD includes many factors.

There are a number of choices if you are considering a medication for your child to treat ADHD. What do you know about them? And are you aware of the side effects...?

The United States Congress declared September 20, 2006 National ADHD Awareness Day. Read about signs of ADHD as well as a list of related books and organizations.

This romp of a comedy features an off-kilter and highly American family, full of twists and abnormalities, and therefore totally recognizable. Ginnifer Goodwin shines.

Most kids enjoy having a friend sleep over. The child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will benefit from pre-established guidelines for activities.

A hyperactive, impulsive, and easily distracted child is often diagnosed AD/HD. AD/HD children are highly creative, not lazy. AD/HD can be a positive thing. Find out how.

A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain structure of BPD patients.

A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain physiology of BPD patients.

Time-outs can be used to teach children how to calm down when things get stressful and overwhelming.

Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions.

This article is part two in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Borderline Personality Disorder.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a disorder that is characterized by a wide range of lifelong birth defects caused solely by mothers who drink alcohol while pregnant.

Director Jonze and his co-writer Dave Eggers teamed up with the author of the classic picture book to recreate Max's adventure-fantasy, and his beastly friends, on film.

New psychological research shows that adolescent girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to struggle with depression and eating disorders.

Celiac disease may be the unknown cause of many ADHD behaviors and switching to a gluten free diet could improve or eliminate the symptoms.

Inflicting pain is a coping method used by many teenagers to replace emotional pain with physical pain. Strategies are needed to avert these life long scars.

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex disorder, and an incredibly complex disorder to diagnose. This article takes you step by step through the process.

There are different types of prescribed medicines for ADD and ADHD and each works on the brain differently. Strattera is a type of non-stimulating ADD medication.

Up to 20% of all bipolar disorder sufferers will commit suicide. Informing yourself on how to help may be the only thing standing between life and death.

Britney Spears' recent troubles have gotten worse. Why the star may not be to blame.

Suite101 discusses the symptoms and effects of Bipolar I and Bipolar II, including anecdotes from a Bipolar Disorder sufferer.

Prescription drug use starts with legitimate reasons like cough, insomnia and pain, but repetitive use moves the user down the road to prescription drug abuse.

A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).

A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).

Doubting Thomases: The saddest truth about this illness is that most people don't believe it exists. You can't convince them you're dying until you're dead.