Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

Tweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorders, with social media having an especially strong influence, a new UC San Francisco-led study ...

A person can display behavior that seeks positive or negative attention. Both children and adults may display attention-seeking behavior. Attention-seeking behavior can appear as acting out, excessive ...

A systemic review from the University of Warwick's Medical School shows that financial incentives can increase the number of parents who attend parenting skills groups focused on disruptive behavior ...

Introduction Combined Type or Primary Hyperactive-Impulsive Subtype ADHD Primary Inattentive Subtype Evaluation and Treatment References Combined Type or Primary Hyperactive-Impulsive Subtype ADHD ...

A new study following hundreds of youth over more than a half-dozen years suggests that targeting adolescents who exhibit high levels of impulsivity in early adolescence could halt a cascading chain ...

Kids often squirm, fidget, talk too much, or don’t want to take turns. It’s not unusual for any kid to have trouble paying attention sometimes. But for almost 10% of kids with ADHD (attention deficit ...