Category Mental disorders

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder, in which children generally have obsessions and compulsions. These obsessions in children are usually repetitive behaviors such as washing hands, ordering things, making sure of things; or mental actions: counting, repeating words or praying.

We currently live in a society in which & 39; fragility & 39; is not tolerated. of the kids. That is, there is no room for the crises that the little ones may suffer within each evolutionary stage they go through in their development. Thus, they will not be able to experience key situations to acquire skills that will help them cope with certain situations, they will not learn to self-regulate or to tolerate frustration.

It is a fact that anxiety disorders are frequently associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. These anxiety problems can be observed in almost 35 of the little ones who suffer from ADHD. This means that one in three children carry these disorders associated with anxiety.

Depression, previously only diagnosed in adults, is making children suffer every day. It's not just adults who get depressed anymore. Childhood depression can arise from & 34; major changes and stress & 34; as a result of the loss of parents, a divorce, family problems, etc.

Between 10 and 20 percent of Spanish children suffer from some type of mental disorder and many of them do not identify themselves. Gaps remain as many people with mental illness do not receive social support or psychological rehabilitation. Available figures show that, in America, the majority of children in need of mental health care do not receive the necessary treatment.

There are many benefits that new technologies provide in the development of children, as long as they are made good use of them. The excess time that children spend on mobile phones, computers, tablets and video consoles can lead to the appearance of injuries and pathologies for life, in children.