A thorough evaluation of ADHD, which is short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, usually involves examining the affected child’s detailed history as provided by the child’s parents and outsiders (usually the child’s teachers). It often also requires a discussion and observation of the affected child. A trained doctor can accomplish this in a single appointment [...]
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The general consensus is that ADHD is a genetic disorder, meaning ADHDers are born with it. However, some people with the genes do not develop ADHD at all. But take note that environmental factors can also play a role in the severity of a person’s ADHD problems even though the main cause is genetic in [...]
When kids, being kids, are naughty and simply refuse to behave themselves, the most common remedial advice meted out is “give them a belting” or “cane them” to make them toe the line. This traditional disciplinary approach is effective in most cases, but it may not be appropriate for children with ADHD.
In fact, some child [...]
There is no doubt that having an ADHD child can put a great deal of pressure on the whole family. Often, everything revolves around that particular child, and the attention he receives gives rise to resentment by the affected siblings. As if that is not enough, the hyperactivity, inattention and implusivity can drive any [...]
Children with ADHD often have very low self-esteem. Understandable, because they feel they are the outcast of society and thus does not “fit in” to the “system”. Because of this negative emotional state, parents and teachers should be careful with the words they use when dealing with them.
For example, try not to use the word [...]
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The symptoms of depression can vary in intensity but their affect on a relationship is always negative. A depressed person feels unworthy and weak. This self-depreciation furthers the depression. Losing the ability to work, communicate or enjoy life will erode relationships, lead to financial problems and affect intimacy.
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Dealing with ADHD kids is not an easy task. One of the major “headaches” is dealing with their temper tantrums. ADHD kids are generally very stubborn and would throw tantrums whenever things do not go their way or they do not get what they wanted. One method to help them control this tantrum is to [...]
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Many doctors do prescribe stimulant medications as a form of preschool ADHD treatment. The question most parents wanted to know is - Are they safe? According to a government-funded study several years ago, they are effective and safe. But its use may affect overall growth rate of the preschoolers, and they also tend to suffer [...]
Researchers have reported that for every hour a preschool kid watches television, their risk of developing ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) increases by some 10%. Their findings are similiar to previous ones which found that watching too much television can shorten attention span - one of the symptoms of ADHD. However, other scientists argued [...]
Most people with ADHD have relatively low self-esteem. Understandable, because they often feel “abnormal” and does not “fit in” into the real world. But the truth is that being “not normal” or “doesn’t fit in” into the world can work to their advantage. If you look at history, many breakthroughs and discoveries made over the [...]
Similar to many things in life, there also exist many myths concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Because of this, some people get confused and can’t differentiate between ADHD facts and myths. One of the most common myths is that people with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADHD will outgrow it when they reach the age [...]
It’s a no brainer that teaching children with ADD or ADHD effectively demands specialised knowledge and training. For parents, it means having the need to work with the school administrators to find a teacher who would be the “best fit” for their ADHD kids. This is because some teachers just can’t tolerate hyperactive, implusive or [...]
The use of stimulant medications to treat ADHD have been reported to be effective for people of all ages, ranging from preschool children to adults. Several studies claimed that 70% to 80% of ADHD people who took stimulant medications responded positively to the treatment. These treatments, they claimed, sometimes showed immediate or dramatic improvements in [...]
Most people are very apprehensive about using medications to treat ADHD. Not surprising because of its possible short and long term side effects. For this group of people, it may be worthwhile to implement an ADHD diet plan instead. This basically involves consuming more fish oil, evening primrose oil, certain vitamins, and avoid milk products, [...]
The terms ADD and ADHD have been around for years but every day you still hear people asking whether they refer to the same thing. Well, ADD and ADHD refer to the same thing, its only the terminology which confuses. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is the “old terminology” while ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is [...]
Whether ADD-ADHD exists has been a constant source of debate for years. One school of thought screams conspiracy by the giant pharmaceutical firms and demands proof that this medical condition really exists. The other school defended by claiming that it exist and no scientific proofs are necessary to prove it because about half of all [...]
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Having low level of sebum refers to dry skin and this can subject a person to be prone to sensitivity. The skin becomes parched looking due to the inability of the skin to retain moisture. It usually feels “tight” and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. The signs [...]
Self Help and Depression
Just getting through a day can be a struggle for someone suffering from a depression. There are different forms of therapy and medication that can help the patient suffering this disease. Both can be given separately or in combination.
These treatments and therapies will, generally speaking, have the biggest impact on someone’s [...]
When certain people start displaying questionable behavior, they may need to undergo mental health assessment to help ascertain that they are not suffering from any mental health problems. While people in the past used to think that if you undergo mental health assessment you are insane or you are going crazy, these days, it is [...]
Have you ever watched someone who seemed happy and wondered where they found their unlimited supply of happiness? Sometimes you might have even felt that perhaps their happiness was fake and unreal. Happiness is very real and very attainable. The key is in knowing how to live your life to attract that happiness.More on steps towards [...]