Famous People Diagnosed With Adhd
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Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that only a third of affected people are accurately diagnosed.
Ruling Out Similar Conditions
When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Distinguishing Mania from Normal Euphoria or Joy. A major diffic...
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Expert & Community Posts
It's ADHD Awareness Week! Celebrities speak out about their ADHD
By Merely Me , Health ExpertIn case you were not aware, ADHD Awareness Week is happening right now as we speak. One purpose... Read more »
An Accurate Diagnosis is Just the Beginning
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertLast week, during the Adult ADHD Summit, (you can view the summit here) one of the topics of... Read more »
Expert Terry Matlen's ADHD Diagnosis
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...teacher; I'll never know. But then I hit the famous "ADHD wall"- that's when undiagnosed,... Read more »
Can the Increase in ADHD Diagnosis Be Explained?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been highly debated over the... Read more »
Co-Existing Conditions
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertADHD has many symptoms: impulsiveness, inattention and hyperactivity. These symptoms can cause... Read more »
Health Guide
Celebrities With ADHD
...great contributions to the world, they are also considered to have learning disabilities and possibly ADHD. Many famous people throughout history have shown symptoms of ADHD but still achieved... Read more »Ten Tips for People Newly Diagnosed with ADHD
A diagnosis of ADHD can be confusing. Although many people feel relief after receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, there can also be many questions. Individuals may not know where to turn or what to do once... Read more »Causes of ADHD
...imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children with ADHD compared to children who do not have ADHD. The areas showing change include:The... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Risk Factors
In the U.S., the number of diagnosed cases of ADHD in children increased from 1990 to 1996, from nearly 950,000 to over 2.4 million. As of 2004, about 4.5 million children between the... Read more »ADHD: The Basics
...IntroductionAccording to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a legitimate psychologic condition.ADHD is a syndrome generally... Read more »Images
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New study looks at ADHD, substance abuse link
September 22, 2008A new study is going to examine the links between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse. This European project will last 14... Read summary »
Is a cultural shift behind some ADHD diagnoses?
June 03, 2009One Canadian researcher says that a shift in the culture, not a shift in the disease, is responsible for the rising number of ADHD diagnoses. Matthew... Read summary »
Adult describes journey from ADHD student to school principal
June 16, 2009In this personal narrative from The New York Times, high-school principal Michael Edwards discusses his journey with ADHD. Edwards credits a sudden... Read summary »
The Benefits of Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
July 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and his or her trusting, personal relationships with local dementia... Read summary »
Existing Conditions Delay MS Diagnosis
November 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a pre-existing medical condition may mean a delayed diagnosis or increased severity at the time of diagnosis for people... Read summary »
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