The DSM's approach to childhood psychiatric diagnoses lacks theory, structure, and balance. A new model must include risk-weighted criteria and protective factors.

"Externalizing problems frequently coexist with ADHD symptoms and tend to emerge before medical intervention, especially during the early school years, she added. "At younger ages, children may ...

When parents are concerned about their child's development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify ...

A new study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalizing ...

A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and ...

A surge in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among children is driving spiralling waiting-lists for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs), according to the ...

Children could face a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers took acetaminophen — a common pain reliever and ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often characterized by three core behavioral challenges: attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. These are ...