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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Every child goes through a stage where they are simply stubborn and do not want to listen. This is the “boundary testing” stage of development. However, this behavior can reach extremes. Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is diagnosed in both children and teenagers, although the symptoms usually appear in early childhood – during the preschool ages of 2 to 5 years. Symptoms & signs of ODD Symptoms fall into three main categories: Vindictiveness – acts in a cruel or spiteful manner on a regular basis. Defiance and argumentativeness – blames others for mistakes, argues with authority figures, acts in a deliberately…

Common Mental Health Disorders

Mental disorders are mental health illnesses that can hold a variety of symptoms depending on the disorder. Some of the more common disorders are centered around anxiety and depression. People with mental health disorders often have abnormal thoughts and emotions which influence their behaviour and often make it challenging to go about their daily lives. If left untreated, mental health disorders can be very debilitating. However, with treatment (possibly medications and psychotherapy) they are treatable. Common disorders: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Bipolar Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Expressive and Receptive…
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