ADHD and Low Self-Esteem
“I had goals and ambition and big dreams. But after so many setbacks, I’ve kind of given up. My self-esteem can’t take any more hits.†How to understand and work with poor self esteem.
About ADD/ADHD
New Experimental Evidence on how Sleep Impacts ADHD
It is estimated that up to 75% of youth with ADHD have sleep problems. And, experimental studies that manipulate sleep quantity have demonstrated a causal link between sleep and ADHD behavior in children
Stress and the Importance of Self-Care
How Does Stress Feel? Learning how your body reacts when you become stressed and looking for those signs in the future can help reduce the physical effects. Here are some common signs of stress: Feeling angry, irritable or easily frustrated Trouble sleeping or wanting to sleep all the time Losing your temper with others Headaches … Read more
Promoting Academic Success in College Students with ADHD
This is a low-cost, low-risk intervention that students, parents and clinicians could readily implement.Â
Peer Acceptance Protects Against Negative Outcomes
Factors that may protect youth with ADHD from negative outcomes
Do ADHD Drugs Help College Students Without ADHD?
Do ADHD Drugs Help College Students Without ADHD? by Dr. David Rabiner Dr. Rabiner is a child clinical psychologist and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University Over the past 15 years there has been growing awareness that many college students without an ADHD diagnosis use ADHD drugs. … Read more
SÃntomas y Diagnóstico del TDAH (Also in English)
Las personas con TDAH muestran un patrón persistente de falta de atención o hiperactividad/impulsividad que interfiere con el funcionamiento o el desarrollo
Trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad Otros nombres: Deficiencia de atención, TDAH
Introducción ¿Es difÃcil que su hijo se esté quieto? ¿Su hijo actúa sin pensar primero? ¿Empieza por hacer algo y no lo termina? Si es asÃ, es posible que padezca del trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH). Casi todas las personas a veces muestran algunas de estas conductas, pero el TDAH persiste más … Read more
ADHD: It is REAL – Check Out 240+ Years of History
by Susan Lasky | Oct 15, 2018 How ADD/ADHD Diagnostic Terminology (and Thinking) Has Changed ADHD is NOT a new or made-up disorder, contrary to what the skeptics have been saying for the 25+ years that I’ve been an ADD coach, diagnosed ADDult and parent of a now-grown child with ADHD. So respond to the critics by showing them more … Read more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – NIMH
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Definition Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). Additional information about ADHD can be found on the NIMH Health Topics page on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Trends in Prevalence of … Read more