Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with the ability to learn, communicate, and interact. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder of repetitive thoughts or actions that feel out of control and disrupt daily living. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, causing confusion and memory loss severe enough to interfere with everyday life.
A common mood disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness.
Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression. Learn more about these treatments.
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that includes extreme mood shifts. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Personality disorders are a group of mental disorders involving extreme and rigid ways of thinking and acting. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Oppositional defiance disorder is a disorder marked by frequent angry outbursts and aggressive behaviors that interfere with life. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Angry feelings often bubble into outbursts for children and teens. Parents may wonder whether their child's behavior is normal; Yale Medicine can help.
A type of psychotherapy--or talk therapy--that is used to treat people with mental health conditions that involve problems in regulating emotions.