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Health Encyclopedia: Adhd: The Basics

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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Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

...depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder symptoms into two different types: depressive symptoms and manic symptoms. A patient does not need to have all the... Read more »

Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?

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Depression in the Dorms: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and College

...is very likely earlier diagnosis and improvements in antidepressants that enable young people with mental illness to function at a higher level. In the past, those young people might not have made... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis

...bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Depression or anxiety not associated with a psychosis or severe mental illness does not rule out CFS.Symptoms of major depression include the following:A... Read more »

Arrhythmia Patient Guide

An arrhythmia is any type of irregular heartbeat. It may present itself as a skipped beat, a rapid or slow heart rate, or a continuous irregular heartbeat. Each year, millions of people are... Read more »

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