ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesis
Although there is no proven way to prevent ADHD, early identification and treatment can prevent many of the problems associated with ADHD.
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Read moreIn the last several days lots of activities have me focused on public attitudes and public understanding about AD/HD and related... Read more »
One of our members recently posted this question: Why would people think ADHD is a myth, fraud, or isn't a mental disorder? We've... Read more »
We know that AD/HD is an abnormality of how the brain functions, and we know that there is frequently a genetic element. We also know that... Read more »
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health has designated the first week in May as National Children’s Mental... Read more »
ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This is the official name given by the American Psychiatric Association as... Read more »
Girls who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop mental health problems before adulthood, a new study has... Read more »
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ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of... Read more »
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ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesisTreatmentTreating ADHD is a partnership between the health care provider, parents or caregivers, and the child. For... Read more »
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ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesisSymptomsThe symptoms of ADHD fall into three groups:Lack of attention (inattentiveness)HyperactivityImpulsive... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »