Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression.
Pediatric movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality and ease with which a child moves.
Angry feelings often bubble into outbursts for children and teens. Parents may wonder whether their child's behavior is normal; Yale Medicine can help.
Childhood depression is indicated by persistent feelings of sadness that interfere with the ability to function in daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in children. Learning healthy ways to calm down and handle fears is an important life skill.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with the ability to learn, communicate, and interact. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs interaction and communication. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Alcohol use disorder is a chronic, recurring disorder characterized by continued alcohol use despite harmful consequences. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
The breakup of parents doesn’t have to be catastrophic for children. While divorce is a loss, it can bring positive changes to a family when handled well.
For children with autism, anger and other challenges, pivotal response treatment (PRT) builds on principles of earlier behavior modification methods.