More than 10 percent of children now have the diagnosis, according to a study.
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More than 10 percent of children now have the diagnosis, according to a study.
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Britain is right to take a more cautious approach than the US, but we should be prepared to fund a range of treatments, says GP Ann Robinson
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What doctors and parents should discuss about medicating a child for A.D.H.D., anxiety or depression.
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While the study found a link between high rates of digital media use and inattention and hyperactivity, it didn't find that one caused the other. Nor did it look specifically at clinically diagnosed ADHD.
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A new study on teens suggests that ADHD symptoms might be associated with engaging frequently in digital media activities, such as streaming video or using social media. The association was described as "statistically significant but modest."
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My 26-year-old son has been through a lot. Is it possible to support him emotionally and financially while nudging him toward independence?
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The use of ADHD drugs has doubled in the past 10 years, leading some to complain their use has become normalised. But much more of a concern is sufferers forced to go without
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“People don’t truly understand what A.D.H.D. is and why a kid who’s bright can’t just grit his teeth and get it done,” a child psychiatrist says.
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For every girl diagnosed with ADHD, up to seven boys are diagnosed. Researchers looked at risk factors, the role of genetics, and mental health for clues.
Boys are diagnosed with ADHD at 3 to 7 times the rate of school aged girls. But why is this? According to the research from the above article, this may be effected by both genetics and early symptoms in girls turning into other mental health issues. It is certainly time that we start looking at all possibilities in order to correctly diagnose future generations of girls.
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He could have anxiety or ADHD or be bored. It will take some detective work to figure it out before you can address it.