The impact of children displaying psychopathic traits can be profound on parents, but that effect is rarely considered and may destroy families unable to cope.

We all know kids can be a bit wild at times, but would you ever think that a child could be classified as a psychopath? The New York Times Magazine recently discussed this issue in an article titled ...

(ABC News)- Kevin, as one British film critic writes, seems 'alarmingly familiar' to some parents -- the teen who bullies other children and shows cruelty to animals, never showing a shred of empathy.

A new study has found that psychopaths show structural changes in particular areas of the brain that deal with things like impulse control and emotional regulation. This improved understanding may ...

Advances in research are showing that a deeper understanding of psychopathy may help to create more effective interventions.

May 29, 2009 — Unlike other murderers, parents who kill their own children are not typically psychopathic, socially isolated substance abusers with a long criminal record but may have distinct ...

Psychologist Leanne ten Brinke has spent decades studying toxic personality traits. What are the red flags to look out for among workmates, politicians and potential partners?

When we hear the word "psychopath," we think of the criminals behind the worst atrocities that have gone beyond the simple news item. We're less likely to imagine a child playing hopscotch and barely ...

If someone asked you to imagine a psychopath, who would you picture? Many of us might conjure an image of a violent criminal who will do anything without remorse to get what they want. After all, ...