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 ...

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a tendency for autistic individuals to struggle when overwhelmed by demands. On the outside, it can look like defiance or choosing not to do necessary things. On ...

When 11-year-old Milly and her mum Jenny arrived at the school principal's office, Jenny's heart sank. There were more people there this time than usual — and she knew this would be a problem for her ...

“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 ...

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 ...