Table of Contents   Smartphone Addiction Facts Signs and Symptoms of Smartphone Addiction Teens and Cell Phone Addiction How to Help a Loved One With a SmartPhone Addiction   Smartphone Addiction Facts Although cell phones allow individuals to have unlimited access to information and to connect with others in a way otherwise thought impossible, there […]

Behavioral disorders are common in today’s society and include a spectrum of disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addiction conditions. While many behavioral disorders cannot be cured, proper treatment can ensure these conditions are effectively managed, allowing those who suffer from them to live balanced, productive lives. What Causes Behavioral Disorders? […]

Certain life events are likely to prompt people to exhibit periods of behavioral issues. For children and teens, parents divorcing, a death in the family, and the birth of a sibling are all common triggers for misbehavior. Some children suffer from emotional and behavioral disorders that require professional treatment. These children display a range of […]

Intellectual disability is fairly common, and it occurs in approximately 1 to 2 percent of people. Psychiatric and behavior problems occur three to six times more in these individuals than in the general population, so the assessment of these patients is important in treating these issues. How Is Intellectual Disability Diagnosed? Intellectual disability is normally […]

A behavioral emergency, also called a behavioral crisis or psychiatric emergency, occurs when someone’s behavior is so out of control that the person becomes a danger to everyone. The situation is so extreme that the person must be treated promptly to avoid injury to themselves or others. Time is of the essence in a behavioral […]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common mental illness characterized by the inability to concentrate or sit still. The condition is, of course, more involved than these two symptoms. However, when people think of ADHD, the image is of a young child squirming in his seat. The truth is that the condition manifests itself in […]

Behavioral disorders, also known as disruptive behavioral disorders, are the most common reasons that parents are told to take their kids for mental health assessments and treatment. Behavioral disorders are also common in adults. If left untreated in childhood, these disorders can negatively affect a person’s ability to hold a job and maintain relationships. What […]