Sexual Harassment in Education Sexual harassment in education refers to any unwelcome sexual behavior, advances, comments, gestures or physical contact that interferes with a person’s ability to learn, work…
New Evidence for a Serotonin Deficiency in Depression Recent studies have provided evidence supporting the role of low levels of serotonin in depression. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and…
Child Body Weight has Negligible Effects on Behavioral and Mood Disorders It is a well-established fact that weight issues can affect a child’s physical and emotional health, but it is also true that body weight alone…
Behavioral Disorders Behavioral disorders refer to a group of mental health conditions characterized by patterns of abnormal or disruptive behaviors. These disorders include conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
Child Discipline Child discipline refers to the methods used by parents or caregivers to teach children appropriate behavior and help them learn self-control. It refers to the…
School Discipline School discipline refers to the system of rules, punishments, and behavioral strategies that are implemented in educational institutions to manage student behavior and maintain order.…
School Bullying School bullying refers to any repeated aggressive behavior by one or more students towards another student(s) in a school setting. This behavior can be physical,…
School Corporal Punishment School corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force, such as spanking or paddling, as a form of punishment for misbehavior in a school…
Domestic Violence Domestic violence refers to the pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control…
Dysfunctional Family A dysfunctional family is a family unit where conflict, misbehavior, or abuse is present. Dysfunction can take many forms, including physical, emotional, or substance abuse,…
Parental Alienation Parental alienation refers to a process in which a child’s relationship with one parent is negatively impacted by the behavior of the other parent. This…
Childhood Maltreatment Childhood maltreatment refers to any act of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that is inflicted upon a child. This can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional…