By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Fully half of all young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also battle alcohol or drug abuse. And folks with ADHD who have a history of depression or anxiety are particularly vulnerable to substance abuse problems, a new study showed. “People … Read more
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Struggling with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child is heart-breaking enough, but now new research confirms what many have long suspected: These patients will often continue to be plagued by ADHD symptoms as adults. Only about one in 10 kids with the disorder … Read more
I remember feeling like an impostor when I was younger. I was held back in second grade. In high school, though I was in a lot of higher-level classes, I always felt like I was working harder than anyone else. Reading took much longer for me, it seemed. I’d read a paragraph and think, “I … Read more
Kids with ADHD often struggle just to stay on task or behave in school. So the idea of taking on more activities after school might feel like you’re asking for trouble. But new research shows that after-school programs could relieve some troubles for kids with this condition. “These activities have potential benefits for kids with … Read more
When your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can turn your home upside down. Mark Bertin, MD, a developmental behavioral pediatrician in Pleasantville, NY, and author of Mindful Parenting for ADHD, offers tips to help you keep control. What do parents need to know about their child’s ADHD? ADHD relates to something called … Read more
Duane Gordon was a project manager at a firm in Montreal when his boss asked him to run the Monday morning meeting. “I was excited because this was obviously a test of [whether] I could eventually be groomed for taking over the department,” he recalls. That discussion took place on Friday afternoon. On Monday, … Read more
Journal of Attention Disorders: “Mindfulness for Children With ADHD and Mindful Parenting (MindChamp): A Qualitative Study on Feasibility and Effects,” “A Comparison of Mindfulness-Based Group Training and Skills Group Training in Adults With ADHD: An Open Study,” “A Pilot Trial of Mindfulness Meditation Training for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adulthood: Impact on Core Symptoms, Executive … Read more
When your child has ADHD, they might feel intense emotions from time to time. It could make them act giddy or rowdy, or do things that are inappropriate. “I hear a lot of stories about being silly and giggly, the class clown type. But not all kids have meltdowns and temper tantrums,” says Max … Read more
It takes a lot of time, effort, and patience to be a good parent, especially if your child has ADHD. But even though millions of children have the disorder, faulty ideas about it are widespread. Here’s what some parents of kids with ADHD want you to know. Don’t label my child a “bad … Read more
Jami Demuth is the mother of three children, ages 12, 14, and 16 — all of whom have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her parenting strategy? She encourages them to find ways to use their ADHD symptoms to their advantage. “I tell my kids all the time, [ADHD] is your greatest superpower,” says Demuth. … Read more