ADHD Expert Eileen Bailey shares ADHD management news and commentary at ADHDCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/36253/illness-don-olympics Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:37:16 -0400 Eileen Bailey Each year, one in four people suffer from a diagnosable mental illness in the United States. In addition, six percent of the population combats serious mental illness. But this problem is not just found in the U.S. Around the world; fifteen percent of "the burden of disease" is caused by mental illness. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2008)   Even with the worldwide problem, mental illness is misunderstood and still carries a... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/36253/illness-don-olympics http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/36105/diagnosed-frequently Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:46:14 -0400 Eileen Bailey Last week, a report was released showing that older children (over the age of 12) were being diagnosed with ADHD more frequently than previously. The rate of diagnosis for children under the age of 12 remained the same. For children ages 6 through 11, the rate of diagnosis was around 7 percent. However, for children ages 12 through 17, the rate increased to almost 10 percent. The report was completed based on data compiled from a government... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/36105/diagnosed-frequently http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/35167/anxiety-adhd Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:33:49 -0400 Eileen Bailey Anxiety causes constant worrying and fear. It is estimated that one fourth of people with ADHD also suffer from some type of anxiety disorder. Most people that suffer from anxiety know that the fears they have are unreasonable and do not fit the situation they are in, yet they feel helpless and unable to stop the fear.   Besides the anxious feeling, anxiety causes physical symptoms, such as, headaches, stomach aches, nausea, and... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/35167/anxiety-adhd http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/34658/adda-conference Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:28:28 -0400 Eileen Bailey What Happens at an ADDA Conference?   Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ADDA Conference in Minneapolis, MN. I am sure some of you wonder exactly what happens during a conference like this. You might have questions as to whether this is something you should attend, as someone living with ADHD, or if it is mostly for professionals, dealing with patients and clients with ADHD?   Quite honestly, a conference like this is... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/34658/adda-conference http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/34236/gifts-adhd Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:24:37 -0400 Eileen Bailey Last week, at the ADDA conference, I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Ned Hallowell speak on "Unwarapping the Gifts of the Mind." Dr. Hallowell is the founder of The Hallowell Center, a treatment center based on finding strengths within each person. The following post is based on his speech at the conference.   Dr. Hallowell addressed the debate on whether ADHD is good or bad. He looks at ADHD differently, however, and his answer to this... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/34236/gifts-adhd http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/32806/adda-conference Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:30:54 -0400 Eileen Bailey Next week, the 13th annual ADDA conference will be held in Minneapolis. The conference begins on Friday, July 11 and will continue until Sunday, July 13.   This year, the conference is focusing on Adult ADHD. Some of the areas being discussed include:   Dads with ADHD Finding a Coach ADHD in the Criminal Justice System ADHD in Relationships Toolkit for Change ADHD After Age 45   This is just a few of the topics being... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/32806/adda-conference http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/31561/memo-reminder-service Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:15:38 -0400 Eileen Bailey   A few weeks ago, I told you about a great program that I use on my computer: Post it Notes. I received some great feedback from members telling me how they began using this and it has helped them to keep track of things they need to do.   This week, I have found another program on the internet to help remember. This service not only lets you send reminders to yourself, but you can send them to your spouse, your children, your... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/31561/memo-reminder-service http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/31078/parenting-children-de Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:09:28 -0400 Eileen Bailey   Parenting children with ADHD can be tough. Probably, you have read a number of books on the subject, you know all about the benefits of positive parenting. You know what to do and may even have a behavioral chart on the wall.   But even the best intentions are not always enough. Sometimes, the frustrations boil over and we react, with negative parenting. We yell, we scream, and then we feel guilty.   Yes, we have all been... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/31078/parenting-children-de http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/30619/summertime-resources Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:05:09 -0400 Eileen Bailey   Summer is upon us, school is out, vacations are right around the corner. I wanted to let you know about some great summertime content that we have here on ADHDCentral to help you get through the next few months:   Activities to Keep Children Entertained   Looking for ways to keep your children stimulated, focused and amused?  Our ADHD Expert Eileen Bailey shares her tips for keeping children entertained throughout the... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/30619/summertime-resources http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/29941/food-hyperactivity Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:44:56 -0400 Eileen Bailey   This past Tuesday, the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a consumer advocacy group, contacted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and requested a ban on eight artificial food colorings, claiming they cause hyperactivity and behavioral problems in children.   Food additives, including artificial colorings are tested prior to their approval to be in products marketed to consumers. According to the FDA, there is no... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/29941/food-hyperactivity