I Think My Child Might Have ADHD: What Do I Do Now?

Posted by Jonie: 2008-12-31 16:22:12

It’s hard for any parent to face the fact that their child might not be “normal”, in the eyes of society. If you’ve wondered if the behavior you son or daughter exhibits is an indication of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, you must learn more about the disorder. Once you’ve gained a greater understanding about what ADHD actually is, you can make some educated decisions about how to help your child.

It is believed that 5 to 7 percent of children suffer from ADHD. There are many therapies and suggestions out there, and you must choose what is ... more

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Mental Health: ADHD and Its Treatment

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-11-28 22:23:37

Mental health could be defined as a state of comfort where people are able to consciously identify their abilities and work productively. They should be able to cope with the usual stresses of life to make a positive contribution to the community. Mental health is not merely an absence of mental illness for cultural issues, educational levels, social aspects and physical surroundings impacts all play a part on one’s mental health.


ADHD is a common mental disorder. According to a research carried out in the USA the mental disorder affects 6-9 % of school going children and about 4% of the ... more

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Adults Who Cope With ADHD

Posted by Jonie: 2008-09-01 16:53:36

ADHD is a commonly misunderstood disorder that can have long term effects on its sufferers. An estimated that 60% of children who have ADHD will retain the disorder through adulthood.

Common symptoms for ADHD in adults include laziness, forgetfulness, procrastination, impulsiveness, mood swings, and chronic boredom. If gone untreated, adult ADHD can lead to depression, low self-esteem, frequent substance abuse, and difficulty controlling anger.

If any of these symptoms apply to you, contact your doctor to rule out any possible medical or neurological illnesses, and ask for a referral to a ... more

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Signs of ADHD

Posted by timely122: 2008-09-01 15:36:02

ADHD is one of the most talked topics when it comes to children. It can be either challenging to the family or one big learning experience. Everyone handle ADHD different than each other. Many people daily wonder could my child have ADHD and me not know it? Here are some signs that can help you in deciding if your child may be affected with this type of disorder.

This type of disorder affects how long a person can sit, stand, o even pay attention. Some people may have a hard time focusing on different tasks even one that are done daily. It can be kind of hard to diagnose children with ADHD ... more

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The Facts About ADHD

Posted by timely122: 2008-08-27 12:57:55

When it comes to having a child with ADHD, there is no doubt parents will need to learn about the disorder and the treatments associated with ADHD.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder not only wreaks havoc on the mental state of the child but the physical state as well. Children with ADHD will have their eating habits and their weight noted with every visit due to the increase in metabolism associated with the condition.

ADHD medications are often controlled substances and therefore the child will need to visit the doctor for a checkup at least every other month in order to continue ... more

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