One in 20 Australians has ADHD. But some people call the condition ADD. What’s the difference?
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Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.
For those who need it, Adderall and other stimulants can be game-changing medications that help restore the chemical imbalances underlying ADHD. But for those who don’t, these drugs can be harmful.
ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, a trend that might in part be driven by overdiagnosis. A new study finds that white children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD.
Although medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder or its symptoms. Creating a daily routine is critical too.
By adulthood, ADHD symptoms may be more internalised but they can also cause grown up problems.
Kids often crave processed sugary foods. But research shows that consuming too many treats during childhood and adolescence may lead to behavioral and emotional problems.
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Psychologist and Research Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University
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Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Professor of Neuroscience, University of Florida
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Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience, Director of Research, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University
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Senior Instructor of Pediatrics and Developmental Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emory University
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Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University
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Director, Institute for Social and Health Equity; Social and Healty Equity Endowed Chair, Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York
