Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a rare condition of emotional dysfunction in which a baby or child has difficulty forming a bond with parents or caregivers due to early neglect or mistreatment.

Key Takeaways Kids with an anxious attachment can be clingy, sensitive, and have low-esteem.Anxious attachment requires healing—parents should encourage independence and emotional regulation.If ...

The current research in the treatment of eating disorders continues to shape and enhance our theoretical understanding and impacts how we approach treatment. Some clinicians and researchers assert ...