Teach kids to think before they act by using these techniques and activities to build impulse control in children.

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

It’s really ironic that I’m presenting an article on impulse control because it is something I struggle with myself. Thankfully, I have improved this skill as I’ve aged. And, my impulse control ...

Scientists from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have uncovered how different brain regions work together to enable self-control—the ability to ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and added sugar has been linked to impulsivity and poor self-control. But what role, if any, does diet play in adolescent psychological development? Diet is ...

Study: From Nutritional Patterns to Behavior: High-Fat Diet Influences on Inhibitory Control, Brain Gene Expression, and Metabolomics in Rats. Image Credit: beats1 / Shutterstock.com A recent study ...