For some children, everyday demands such as "brush your teeth" or "time to get off of your computer game," can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects ...

Some children and adults develop an unusual eating disorder where they restrict the food they eat, but not because of body image issues or a desire to lose weight. Not much is known about what causes ...

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is defined as when an individual goes to great lengths to evade or ignore “demands.” Although PDA is not a formal mental health diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic ...

“Task paralysis”, a type of emotional overwhelm that can stop people from completing tasks like doing the dishes, is a little more than just “regular” procrastination. Often associated with ADHD, it ...

We all have moments when we don't want to do ­something – such as file a tax return or clean the oven. But for some, their aversion to such tasks is so extreme they really cannot do them, because they ...

For some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects everyday ...

Sophie, a 10-year-old, avoids straightforward tasks like getting dressed or doing homework. When her parents press her to comply, she might have a meltdown or withdraw to her room. At school, Sophie ...