Tag: Child Mental Health

  • Pediatric ADHD

    Pediatric ADHD: Definition and Description of Pediatric ADHD: Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. According to the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD can manifest in children as difficulty in maintaining attention, excessive fidgeting, or impulsivity. This disorder typically begins in…

  • Bipolar Disorder in Child and Teens

    Bipolar Disorder in Child and Teens Definition and Description of Bipolar Disorder in Child and Teens Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). In children and teens, this disorder can manifest differently than in adults, often…