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US Prevalence Of Child ADHD Increased From 6% To More Than 10% In A Decade
OPEN MINDS
Between 1997 and 2016, the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents increased from 6.1% to 10.2% in the U.S. This increase was mostly consistent over this time, except for a slight overall decrease (9.6 ...

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Mommyish (blog)
The Fortnite Obsession: Here's What Parents of Kids With ADHD Should Know
Mommyish (blog)
It's fast-paced and engaging, which also contributes to its appeal among young gamers. But for parents of kids with ADHD, there may be some concern about the addictive quality of the game. If you're the parent of an ADHD kid, here's what you should ...

KYW Newsradio 1060 (blog)
Research shows excessive cell phone use can cause symptoms of ADHD
KYW Newsradio 1060 (blog)
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) -- Teenagers and cell phones practically go hand in hand, but research shows device overuse can cause symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. Excessive cell phone time can lead to distraction, lack ...
Is frequent digital media use linked to ADHD symptoms in teens?Medical News Bulletin
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Drugs Market 2017: Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross ...advertisingmarket24.com

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Babble (blog)
Being the “Hot Mess Mom” IRL Isn't Nearly as Funny as the Movies Make It Seem
Babble (blog)
According to a British study from 2011, 45% of parents of children with ADHD showed symptoms of the disorder themselves. Add to this the fact that only 1% of the research on ADHD has been female-specific, and it's easy to understand why there are moms ...

Civilized
7 Things That Sound Like Marijuana, But Aren't
Civilized
Greenies was a popular term among baseball players for methamphetamine. Before the steroid era, players would put “greenies” into one of the team's coffee pots so it would spike their energy before games. Nowadays you'd probably just take Ritalin instead.

ADDitude
Live Webinar on October 3: Apps, Extensions, and Tech Tools for ADHD Brains: A Learning Guide
ADDitude
Here, learn about the most popular and effective technology tools for students with ADHD and learning disabilities. Geared for educators, parents, and clinical professionals, this webinar will explain how to maximize students' learning through the use ...

Patch.com
Succeed2gether: 'What Your ADHD Kid Wishes You Knew' Book Talk
Patch.com
Author and psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline brings her positive approach to parenting children and teens with ADHD to Montclair for a free discussion with Montclair local Gail Belsky, senior editor at the parenting website, Understood, at 7 p.m. on ...

Psychiatry Advisor
Improving Medication Adherence in ADHD Lowers Risk for Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder in Adulthood
Psychiatry Advisor
Better adherence with drug treatment in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be associated with lower risk for oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder in adulthood, according to the results of a study published in ...

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Psychiatry Advisor
High Suicidality Among Children With ADHD Mediated by Family Functioning, Psychiatry Comorbidities
Psychiatry Advisor
The risk for suicidality is high among children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may be mediated by family functioning, according to study data published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. A cross-sectional survey captured ...

UMD professors start ADHD counseling group
The Diamondback
The program's goal is to help students with ADHD plan and organize their academics, activities and life goals, said Chronis-Tuscano, who also serves as the director of the Maryland ADHD program, a research and education program on campus.

PsychCentral.com (blog)
What an ADHD Diagnosis Will and Won't Fix
PsychCentral.com (blog)
In my post yesterday about late ADHD diagnoses, I included an image with the phrase “it's never too late to live happily ever after.” My usage of the image was a little tongue-in-check, but it got me thinking: some of my blog posts probably do give the ...

Vantage
Attention deficit disorder focus turns to side effects
Vantage
Kempharm has reported human abuse potential data for KP415, a prodrug of Ritalin, which could clear the way for US FDA submission and potential licensing deals. Supernus, meanwhile, has completed enrolment into three of its four phase III trials ahead ...

US Biotech Partner Obtains Marketing Authorization for ADHD Treatment in Taiwan
Equities.com
"Methydur Sustained Release Capsules are indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and will be available in three strengths (22 mg, 33 mg and 44 mg) in Taiwan," stated the company. "Orient Pharma also has stated ...

South China Morning Post
Use of ADHD medication in Hong Kong has risen 36-fold over 15 ...
South China Morning Post
There has been a 36-fold increase in the use of medication for attention deficit disorder in Hong Kong over 15 years, indicating the condition has become a ...

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PsychCentral.com (blog)
How Late Is a “Late” ADHD Diagnosis?
PsychCentral.com (blog)
If you're being diagnosed in adulthood, it means you've learned a whole way of relating to the world, organizing your life, and understanding yourself that is based on not knowing you have ADHD. Once you find out you have ADHD, you have to incorporate ...

RSI.ch Informazione
“Verso alternative al Ritalin"
RSI.ch Informazione
Il Consiglio degli Stati ha bocciato martedì una mozione della democentrista turgoviese Verena Herzog. Chiedeva delle misure per ridurre - in modo significativo – la prescrizione di Ritalin ai bambini e ai ragazzi iperattivi. La terapia farmacologica ...

Law.com
Judge: ADHD Did Not Cause Student to Assault Classmate
Law.com
After the incident, school district officials convened a “Manifestation Determination Review,” or MDR, to determine whether J.H.'s actions were spurred by his ADHD. They concluded it did not. J.H.'s parents sued on the basis that Rose Tree Media ...

Medical Xpress
The ADHD brain retrained - Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress
The cost of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be as high as EUR 7000 per patient per year in the United Kingdom and some 4 million children ...

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