Anxiety and ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often are co-existing conditions. ADHD is a psychological condition. The main symptoms are: inattention, distractibility, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.
While ADHD was once considered a childhood disorder, it is now known that ADHD continues through adulthood and many adults still struggle with symptoms. ADHD impacts many aspects of life, not just school. When ADHD symptoms carry over through adulthood, work and career is...
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month I am going to discuss how stress can affect your child with ADHD. We know that ADHD can have... Read more »
There are a number of common comorbid, or coexisting conditions with ADHD. Anxiety is one of them. According to the Anxiety Disorders... Read more »
While medication is the most common treatment for ADHD, it is a hard decision for parents to make. Giving medication every day is scary... Read more »
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidelines for doctors on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children.... Read more »
It has been said that "ADHD rarely travels alone." This refers to the high incident rate of having ADHD and at least one other psychiatric... Read more »
You have ADD: you have trouble at company meetings, you find yourself constantly daydreaming and being snapped back to paying attention when someone... Read more »
ADHD and Anxiety are considered to be common co-existing conditions. Stimulant medications, frequently used to treat ADHD, can exacerbate symptoms of... Read more »
The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be... Read more »
ADHD medication has seen its share of controversy. It has been touted as a way of turning children into zombies or a way of quieting children so that... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Goals of Treatment of ADHDThe goals of treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD include: Controlling symptoms of ADHD, minimizing... Read more »
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