Aggression and Violence

Attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) is characterized by cognitive disorganization, low attention, and impaired focus. Among the many symptoms and behaviors associated with ADHD are excess ... Read More

It sounds like this young girl might be stalking you. Follow your instincts here—as you say, this is a very difficult situation, and you were right to let your wife and the other camp ... Read More

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or a time to begin to understand the effects of domestic violence, which have been researched extensively. Domestic violence is a social problem, ... Read More

I like to volunteer—it’s a way to give back, and frankly, I think I get more than I give. I’ve done many different kinds of things: baked brownies for the homeless, taught chair yoga ... Read More

Serious mental health issues (SMI) in the general population present a range of problems on both community and personal levels. People with SMI face challenges in relationships, careers, ... Read More

There are no outward signs that provide clues as to who will become violent and who will not. The indicators are more subtle and rarely emerge at first sight. But when two people get romantically ... Read More

Young adult relationships can be complex and chaotic. Adolescents and emerging adults who are in committed relationships are just beginning to identify their own strengths and weaknesses ... Read More

In my work with adult survivors of sexual assault, I am beginning to notice a pattern of behavior that I have termed “wounded attachment.” The impact of childhood sexual assault has ... Read More

Most people have experienced trauma at some point in time. The nature of traumatic experiences varies by severity and frequency and also differs with respect to the effect they have on ... Read More

The World Health Organization developed a questionnaire designed to assess domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) against women. The questionnaire includes items related ... Read More

Knowledge is power. Providing children with information about the effects of bullying allows them to make informed decisions related to bullying. Aggressive language, physical harassment, ... Read More

Conduct problems (CD) are behavior issues that usually occur in childhood or adolescence. Children with CD have high levels of aggression toward others, particularly those in authority. ... Read More