High school graduation can signify many things: an entry into the adult world, the end of childhood, the beginning of working full time or maybe entering college. For many parents of children with ADD/ADHD, high school graduation high school graduation can be a turning point. The many years of struggling with homework are finally over. The daily struggle of keeping up with schoolwork, projects and teachers has ended. Their children can now move on, they can create their own lives, enter...
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Last week I wrote about ADHD and depression. Does one cause the other? Does depression normally follow ADHD or is inattention caused by... Read more »
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It's wintertime. Days are shorter and for many of us, the days are cold and the nights are even colder. The sun warms us only slightly and... Read more »
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 »
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 »
If you've been diagnosed with depression, one of the most important steps toward finding effective treatment is educating yourself about the illness.... Read more »
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
One out of every four adults with ADD/ADHD also suffers from symptoms of depression. When there are co-existing conditions, it can be harder to... Read more »