Behavioral activation is an approach to mental health that involves someone using behaviors to influence their emotional state. It is often a part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but it can ...

Behavioral activation therapy helps individuals break the cycle of inactivity and low mood by encouraging engagement in meaningful activities, even when motivation is low. If you’re looking for ways ...

It’s that time of year again when our upstairs hallway becomes filled with all the items my son needs to take back to college. Despite gathering up some of his things a week or so before he was to ...

Inattentive presentation ADHD (formerly called ADD) involves trouble paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details, without signs of hyperactivity. Hyperactive-impulsive presentation ...

Children diagnosed with ADHD often don’t have the tools yet to explain it to others. But it’s important to be open about this diagnosis. It’s especially key as your child ages, as peers, educators, ...

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

A new study comparing children with autism, ADHD, and both conditions reveals that comorbidity may alter how cognitive abilities relate to emotional and behavioral regulation, offering new insight ...