Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) can cause a child to frequently exhibit anger, irritability, and defiance against their parents and other authority figures. Children with this disorder often argue and act spitefully or vindictively, making it difficult to maintain relationships and causing issues at home, at...
In many cases, yes, depression can be considered a disability. According to Section 12102(1)(A) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , a person can be disabled if they have “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” Under...
Self-care is complex. Anyone can tell you to do it, but only you can bestow the gift of self-care onto your self . But before you can begin bestowing, you’ve got to first recognize that you are worthy of caring for yourself as you do...
The bond that is formed between a child and their caregiver in the first three years of life is crucial to their development and mental wellness in the years that follow. When those years are traumatic and healthy bonds are not formed, the child may...
One of the things most of us are taught as children is to never judge others. “Don’t judge a book by its cover!” And yet, despite our best efforts, many of us fall into the trap over and over again. Why do we do it?...
We live in a society that rewards those with courage and valor. We are taught from a young age that it’s good to face our fears, for doing so is often the catalyst for powerful and lasting change. And yet, how many of us allow...