ADHD or Trauma? Understanding “Hyperactive” Behavior
Much has been written about the increase in diagnosing children with psychiatric disorders and concerns regarding the use of medication to manage their behaviors. Over the past few decades, Ritalin, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or without the hyperactivity component, ADD), the mental disorder it is prescribed to treat, have become household words in the [...]
The Rise of ADHD
By now most people recognize the letters ADHD (acronym for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and know it means that the child so-labeled can have struggles with behavior. By definition ADHD is a developmental disorder that affects behavior, attention and learning. New studies are revealing that diagnoses for ADHD are on the rise. According to the [...]
Non-Medical Brain Activities May Help Create Better Concentration Levels for ADHD Patients
As thousands of children and adults are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) each year, new research is proposing a drug-free treatment option: brain-stimulating activities. Researchers believe inadequate levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine may be a leading factor in ADHD, as this chemical helps balance a person’s level of movement, their mood changes and [...]
ADHD and OCD May be Intertwined
Although the two disorders are very different on paper, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may be connected. In fact, it is very possible for an individual to have both mental health disorders but only be diagnosed with one. Studies are now showing a possible connection between the two. Some research [...]
