Exhibitionistic disorder is a psychological condition characterized by a persistent urge to expose one’s genitals to unsuspecting strangers, often to gain sexual arousal or gratification. Understanding what causes this disorder involves exploring a complex interplay of psychological, biological, and social…
Treatments for paraphilic disorders are varied and often tailored to the individual, focusing on reducing harmful behaviors, managing urges, and improving overall functioning. These disorders involve atypical sexual interests that cause distress or impairment or involve non-consenting parties, so treatment…
Gender dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences significant discomfort or distress because their internal sense of gender does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. Understanding what causes gender dysphoria involves exploring a complex interplay…
Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder primarily seen in children, characterized by a consistent inability to speak in certain social situations despite being able to speak comfortably in others, such as at home with family. The signs of selective…
Separation anxiety disorder arises from a complex interplay of emotional, psychological, and environmental factors that cause an individual—often a child but sometimes an adult—to experience intense fear or distress when separated from people to whom they have a strong emotional…
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) can lead to a variety of significant complications that affect a child’s social, emotional, and psychological development, often extending into adolescence and adulthood. This disorder is characterized by a child’s indiscriminate sociability and lack of…
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is caused primarily by severe disruptions in the early bonding process between a child and their primary caregivers. This disorder arises when a young child does not form a healthy emotional attachment to a parent or…
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a condition primarily diagnosed in children and adolescents, characterized by severe and persistent irritability, frequent temper outbursts, and difficulty regulating mood. Treating DMDD involves a combination of approaches tailored to the child’s specific symptoms…
Conduct disorder is a complex behavioral condition primarily seen in children and adolescents, characterized by a persistent pattern of aggressive, defiant, and antisocial behaviors that violate societal norms and the rights of others. Understanding what causes conduct disorder involves exploring…
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral condition most commonly diagnosed in children and adolescents, characterized by a consistent pattern of angry, irritable moods, argumentative and defiant behavior, and vindictiveness toward authority figures. The signs of ODD are not just…