Part I: The subtypes of Attention Deficit Disorders

Maggie Reyes

There are some questions whether Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a separate disorder from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or the same disorder. According to the latest edition Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association DMS-5, ADD and ADHD are considered a single disorder...

Part 2: Common psychological disorders of childhood

Maggie Reyes

Mental disorders, also called psychological disorders, often show up at different stages in a child’s development. Changes in the mental process -- motor, reasoning, emotions and behavior— affect children in a biopsychosocial way. Helping parents identify and understand the issue can help them cope as well as develop treatment plans...

Part 1: Common psychological disorders of childhood

Maggie Reyes

Psychological disorders, also known as mental disorders, are changes in the mental process that affect people in a biopsychosocial way (motor, reasoning, emotions and behaviors). Certain disorders show up at different stages in a child's development and understanding them can help parents develop treatment plans.   Behaviour disorders While it’s...

Animal testing

Maggie Reyes

We call animal-tested any product (cosmetic, supplement, drug, or otherwise) that is used on animals to test the quality and efficacy of a product. This practice has been performed for years and has been considered one of the cruelest behaviors in the history of animal abuse.   China passed a...