Different types of treatment received by U.S. children, aged 4-17 years
Treatment among U.S. children and adolescents with ADHD
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What works for ADHD? Here’s what parents say
Results from this survey provide useful information to parents seeking effective ADHD treatment for their child that complements what has been learned from research-based clinical trials. In particular, the findings highlight that no treatment as currently offered in community settings is likely to produce benefits that most parents will be satisfied and that persistence in finding what works best for one’s child may often be required.
Behavior Therapy for ADHD
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends behavior therapy first for children under 6 years of age, and a combination of medication and behavior therapy for children age 6 and older.
ADHD Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You
Written by Kimberly Holland and Elsbeth Riley | Illustrations by Tony Bueno Medically Reviewed by George T. Krucik, MD, MBA on September 4, 2014 Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that most often occurs in children. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details. It can be a difficult … Read more
Strategies for ADHD: How Counselors Help Today’s Students Succeed
August 09, 2017 by Counseling@NYU Staff Strategies for ADHD: How Counselors Help Today’s Students Succeed More than 6 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as of 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention External link . It’s a complicated disorder with a long history. In … Read more
Marriage and ADHD/ADD
Marriage when one or both people have ADHD by Melissa Orlov
How to Review Your Medicine Regime
Learn how to revisit your routine for medication, keep on track with taking medications, etc.
Would Your Child Benefit from a Clinical Trial?
You may have heard of clinical trials, and your doctor may even have suggested your child enroll in one. Clinical trials are voluntary research studies conducted in people and designed to answer specific questions about the safety and/or effectiveness of drugs, vaccines, other therapies, or new ways of using existing treatments. If your child were to … Read more
Online Anger Management Resources
VA Mental Health Services Anger is an emotion that everyone feels. It can range from mild irritation to rage. Different people experience different triggers. The most common triggers are stress, frustration, disappointment and annoyance. Everyone gets angry, but it becomes a problem when it happens too often and negatively affect daily life. To help those looking to manage … Read more
Overlapping Symptoms of ADHD and Other Psychiatric Disorders
Overlapping symptoms that can help you diagnose ADHD.