American children watch an average of three to four hours of television daily. Television can be a powerful influence in developing value systems and shaping...
Videogames and Children: Playing with Violence
Video gaming (playing video games) has become a popular activity for people of all ages. Many children and adolescents spend large amounts of time playing...
Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents. This complex and troubling issue needs to be carefully understood...
Acute Stress Disorder
Acute stress disorder refers to the anxiety and behavioral disturbances that develop within the first month after exposure to an extreme trauma. Generally, the symptoms...