Category: ADHD

Hidden Dangers of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications Unfortunately, there is still a no better and more effective treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than medications. Such stimulants as methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine allow people with ADHD to control their symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and distractibility. However, many researchers and ordinary people are concerned with the…

ADHD in Children and Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions Introduction Social interactions among children are crucial for their cognitive development and personality improvement. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood (Conrad, 2007). Recent statistics show shocking data on the prevalence of ADHD among children in the U.S. The…

Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity a Real Disorder? Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent children neurodevelopmental diseases. It is typically identified during childhood and frequently persists into maturity. This essay aims to answer the research question, Is ADHD a genetic or fake psychological disorder? Some justifications for ADHD as a…

The Effects of Food on ADHD Patient Introduction: patient care practice The issue of ADHD and its relation to food has been a concern for quite a while. In their recent study, Plesser et al. (2008) have raised the topic in question once again. According to the outcomes of the study, the daily intake of…

Aspects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurologic and developmental illness diagnosed in childhood and can continue in adulthood. Treatment of this disease often raises questions for both pediatricians and parents. Therefore, disseminated information regarding this issue must be accurate and…

Is ADHD Genetically Passed Down to Family Members? Thapar, Anita. Discoveries on the genetics of ADHD in the 21st century: new findings and their implications. American Journal of Psychiatry vol. 175, no. 10, 2018, pp. 943-950. Web. The main purpose of the article is to explore genetic findings on ADHD and consider their impact on…

Mental Health and ADHD in Universities The issue of mental health in university learners is rarely brought up, yet it has a tangible effect on the target audiences health and ability to learn. In the context of a university, the adverse effects of ADHD and other mental health issues faced by students multiply. Due to…

Relationship Between ADHD-Inattentive and -Hyperactive Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction The condition known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex issue characterized by specific symptoms. They differ depending on the variety and, therefore, are frequently referred to as ADHD-inattentive or ADHD-hyperactive-impulsive (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, 2016). Both health problems are distinguished by cognitive…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Identification A school environment provided an ideal environment to use my knowledge on health impairments caused by chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, rheumatic fever, and epilepsy that limits students abilities to perform different learning activities leading to a loss of alertness and vitality to identify students with Attention Deficit…

ADHD and Socially Constructed Impairment Introduction ADHD is a complex mental health disorder predominantly diagnosed in children, but often persisting to adulthood. Although it can have a spectrum of different symptoms, mostly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterised by increased impulsivity, difficulties in controlling attention, and hyperactive behaviour. ADHD severely complicates the life of people suffering from…