Adult Adhd Checklists
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Highlights
Stimulant Medications and Heart Risks
All ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults with a history of heart disease. The...
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Parenting Checklist: What to Do When Your Child is Diagnosed with ADHD
Whether you think your child might have ADHD, has recently been diagnosed with ADHD or you have been struggling trying to find the best... Read more »
Evaluating Children for ADHD: What to Expect
Sometimes parents are confused by the way that pediatric psychiatrists interview their children for the first time. It can be puzzling to... Read more »
Is It ADHD or Something Else? Problems in Diagnosing ADHD
We have been exploring the theme of ADHD diagnosis this month on ADHD Central. We began with a heated discussion of Why Some People Do... Read more »
ADHD in Relationships: The Experts Speak Out: Part 5
We are continuing with our series on ADHD in Relationships. As explained in Part 1, I went to the experts and asked how ADHD impacts... Read more »
Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
If a child has ADHD there's better than a 1 in 2 chance that he or she will continue to have the disorder into adulthood. Impulsivity,... Read more »
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ADHD at Work
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
ADHD Checklist Too Easy to Fake: Study
Experts say savvy people who understand basic symptoms of ADHD may be getting medications even though they don't have the disorder. The physicians... Read more »
Controversial article says healthy adults may benefit from ADH...
An article in the journal Nature has stirred a controversy this week by suggesting that stimulant medications could be taken responsibly even by... Read more »
Tips for Success in Adult Relationships with ADHD
Work closely with your doctor to create a treatment plan. This should include making sure you have an accurate diagnosis. Often, with ADD, there... Read more »
ADHD: Holiday Depression in Adults with ADHD
The holiday season can be filled with parties and celebrations. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with messages that this is the season of joy. ... Read more »
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