Can teens with ADHD tell when they are on medication?
Adolescents frequently stop taking medication, and by age 18, less than 10% continue to take it. This is problematic given that symptoms often persist into young adulthood.
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NIMH Expert Dr Mary Rooney Discusses Managing ADHD
In recognition of ADHD Awareness Month in October, Mary Rooney, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and chief of the Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions Research Program at NIMH, will discuss signs, symptoms, treatments, current research, and tips for helping children and adolescents manage ADHD during the pandemic. This video includes signs for the deaf. View the video … Read more
7 Signs Of ADHD In Adults
According To Doctors “They couldn’t before put together that the things they were struggling with were related to ADHD.†A stereotypical description of someone with ADHD might paint them as fidgety, flighty, or easily distracted. But the signs of high-functioning ADHD, particularly in adults, don’t always present so straightforwardly. The disorder can involve more than an inability … Read more
A surprising connection between altitude and ADHD
Who would have thought that children living at higher altitudes are at reduced risk for the development of ADHD? As the
research described below suggests, however, this may be the case.
Anxiety Disorders
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.
Comorbidities (Co-ccurring Conditions)
Common mental health conditions that can be experienced in the same person in different combinations.
ADHD and Low Self-Esteem
“I had goals and ambition and big dreams. But after so many setbacks, I’ve kind of given up. My self-esteem can’t take any more hits.†How to understand and work with poor self esteem.
New Experimental Evidence on how Sleep Impacts ADHD
It is estimated that up to 75% of youth with ADHD have sleep problems. And, experimental studies that manipulate sleep quantity have demonstrated a causal link between sleep and ADHD behavior in children
Stress and the Importance of Self-Care
How Does Stress Feel? Learning how your body reacts when you become stressed and looking for those signs in the future can help reduce the physical effects. Here are some common signs of stress: Feeling angry, irritable or easily frustrated Trouble sleeping or wanting to sleep all the time Losing your temper with others Headaches … Read more
Promoting Academic Success in College Students with ADHD
This is a low-cost, low-risk intervention that students, parents and clinicians could readily implement.Â