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Articles on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Anxiety is the most common mental health issue facing children and adolescents. But research shows that early screening – including in school settings – can identify children who are at risk.
Kindergartners who are relatively younger than their classroom peers are at risk for doing less well in school. A clinical psychologist explains how to reduce those problems.
Up to 20% of US children have an anxiety disorder, and many suffer in silence.
While only about 20% of people would qualify for a formal diagnosis of a mental disorder, more than 60% express symptoms of those disorders – and those symptoms can lead to cognitive difficulties.
Research shows that people with more flow in their lives had a higher sense of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists are beginning to explore what happens in the brain during flow.
Even when the condition lasts a lifetime, there are behavioral treatments and prescription drugs that make it easier for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to thrive.
Tylenol has long been considered a go-to medication for low to moderate pain and for fever reduction, even during pregnancy. But mounting evidence suggests that it is unsafe for fetal development.
Despite progress in promoting workplace diversity, prejudices keep the employment prospects for neurodiverse individuals shockingly low.
It’s quite OK to leave medication as a last resort — but it can be a very useful last resort.
Two years ago an inquiry called for major reform of New Zealand’s mental health services, but since then, things got worse rather than better.
The lasting impact of neglect.
A new study has found a link between being born by caesarean section and having a greater chance of being diagnosed with autism or ADHD. But there’s no evidence caesarean sections cause them.
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects hosts, causes cysts in the brain and changes the behavior of the host. But is the microbe changing the hosts behavior or is the immune system to blame?
School children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have limited access to care in South Africa’s education and health sectors.
For every girl diagnosed with ADHD, up to seven boys are diagnosed. Researchers looked at risk factors, the role of genetics, and mental health for clues.
Assessment scales for ADHD have been developed using mostly male research samples. As a result, the behaviours indicating ADHD in girls may not be what you expect.
Numerous measures are in place to help young disabled children thrive, but the transition beyond school can be a difficult one. Here are some tips for families to help their children prepare for life beyond.
People suffering from autism could be far more vulnerable to falling under the spell of terror organisations on the look-out for new recruits.
Fidget items can have practical uses that help people calm down and stay focused. The problem with spinners may be that they require visual attention, which can distract users and others nearby.
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Bennett Chair of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Psychology, Florida International University
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Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Dayton
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Assistant Professor, Bond University
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Researcher in Enteric Neuroscience and Autism, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre Nepean, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Graduate Faculty, Stephen F. Austin State University
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Professor, University of Nottingham
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Psychiatrist, University of Florida
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Senior Lecturer in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Developmental Psychology, Leuphana University
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Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
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University Professor of Pscyhology, George Mason University
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Assistant professor, University of Chicago
