What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Last week we looked at conduct disorder as a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects many children and adolescents globally. It involves disruptive behavior that is characterized by anger, lack of impulse control, aggressive towards others and animals, being prone to property damage, theft and deceit. Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), is also listed in the Diagnostic and […]
What is Conduct Disorder ?
Conduct disorder along with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is one of the most common mental health disorders diagnosed among children throughout the world. As of 2013, it is estimated that conduct disorder affects 51.1 million people globally. Conduct disorder is a developmental disorder that affects children and adolescents. It is considered a disruptive behavioral condition […]
Evidence To Link Migraine and Mental Health
The relationship of migraine and other mental health issues is a complicated one. It involves genetic, hormonal, environmental and lifestyle factors. It is for this reason that treatment options for migraine is more diverse than it was years ago. It takes into account all these other factors, like diet, exercise, biofeedback and other therapies that […]
Autism vs ADHD Differences in Children
Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental disorders that are separate conditions yet share some of the same symptoms. These symptoms can be difficult to discern when they take place in a young child. Oftentimes it will reveal itself when a child is at play or doing their homework. Although autism and ADHD can share some similar […]
Differences in Memory Types
Most scientists believe there are four main types of memory that come in different forms. The theory came about to help them understand more fully the spectrum of the human memory. The function of memory in the human body is an integration of the entire body’s nervous system being used to protect itself from harm […]
Long Term Memory Loss
Long term memory refers to the process of the brains ability to shift from its short term memory stores to creating a more permanent long term memory. These memories can begin forming from an hour ago to several decades or more ago. The cortex is where this whole process takes place within the brain, in […]
Rebound Headaches
Rebound headaches are caused by an excessive use of medication in treating a headache. These headaches can be more debilitating than the initial headache and can lead to long term health conditions. Rebound headaches can be difficult to treat with a high degree of success because most people who receive treatment go on to relapse […]
Seizures, what are they?
The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells called neurons. These neurons are responsible for how the brain communicates within itself and to the rest of the body by sending tiny bioelectrical currents to and from each other. This action is dependent on healthy brainwave oscillations from both the delivering neuron and […]
What Is Dravet Syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy found in infants that is caused by a genetic mutation. It typically begins in the first year of life and affects approximately 1 in 40,000 infants in the U.S. Along with seizures, Dravet syndrome share common symptoms like, behavioral, cognitive dysregulation and mobility difficulties. Dravet syndrome was […]
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (Pseudoseizures): Symptoms, Causes
Pseudoseizures, also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), are a class of seizures that are a result of psychological distress as opposed to pathological brainwave activity. Typical epileptic seizures occur as a result of sudden electrical disturbances within neural pathways in the brain that cause a person to lose control of muscle and motor function. […]