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Health Encyclopedia: Adhd: The Basics
- ADHD: The Basics
- Highlights
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis of ADHD
- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
- Complications
Introduction
According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a legitimate psychologic condition.
ADHD is a syndrome generally characterized by the following symptoms:
- Inattention
- Distractibility
- Impulsivity
- Hyperactivity
Some experts categorize ADHD into three subtypes:
- Behavior marked by hyperactivity and impulsivity, but not inattentiveness
- Behavior marked by inattentiveness, but not hyperactivity and impulsivity
- A combination of the above tw...
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Health Guide
Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis
A physical examination and medical and personal history is essential. Because anxiety accompanies so many medical conditions, some serious, it is extremely important for the doctor to... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
...relations. In addition, it was more helpful for children who also had mood disorders (such as depression or anxiety) or oppositional-defiant disorder.A 2001 study further suggested that 80% of... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Treatment
Anxiety disorders require treatment. Simply trying to talk oneself out of anxiety is as futile as trying to talk oneself out of a heart or stomach problem. Most anxiety disorders, especially... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral Management
Behavioral ManagementBehavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them, caregivers may need help from qualified health care... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Other Treatments
...of reactions to stress and stimuli, thus reducing the feeling of helplessness that often accompanies anxiety disorders. CBT works on the principle that the thoughts that produce and maintain... Read more »Images
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