Rates of self-harm among teenagers have risen sharply over the last two decades, and several recent studies have indicated that children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD are significantly more likely to harm themselves than their non-ADHD peers. The reasons behind this concerning correlation are complex, but appear linked to the impulsivity, depression and low self-esteem frequently seen in teenagers and ...
Common Misconceptions: Finding out that your child or teenager has been self-harming can be a very anxiety-inducing event. There are many misconceptions about self-harm that can put further strain on the relationship between parent and child as they work to solve the underlying issues that cause this behavior. The first misconception is that self-harm is always a suicide attempt. It ...
Autism has been in the spotlight for many years. In movies, television, and novels, autistic characters are portrayed ...
For the parents of overweight children, every day is a balancing act; on one hand, there is the natural desire ...
Having a sense of fairness is a great virtue and a sign that your child has a strong moral compass. ...
