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.
About ADD/ADHD
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
Peer Acceptance Protects Against Negative Outcomes
Factors that may protect youth with ADHD from negative outcomes
Do ADHD Drugs Help College Students Without ADHD?
Do ADHD Drugs Help College Students Without ADHD? by Dr. David Rabiner Dr. Rabiner is a child clinical psychologist and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University Over the past 15 years there has been growing awareness that many college students without an ADHD diagnosis use ADHD drugs. … Read more
SÃntomas y Diagnóstico del TDAH (Also in English)
Las personas con TDAH muestran un patrón persistente de falta de atención o hiperactividad/impulsividad que interfiere con el funcionamiento o el desarrollo