If you or your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it’s important to receive an accurate diagnosis and seek treatment from someone familiar with ADHD, but it isn’t always easy to find a medical provider that can help. Because of the limitations of some providers — for example, some can prescribe medication and some can’t — you might need more than one medical provider. The following are places that can help you find treatment for ADHD
10 Tips for Living Better with Adult ADHD (INFOGRAPHIC)
Managing ADHD symptoms as an adult can be particularly difficult, as daily stressors and personal routines frequently change and cause difficulties. Unmanaged ADHD can lead to behavioral, social and emotional problems. Here are some coping strategies to help keep ADHD under control.
Adult ADHD or Selfishness? How to Tell the Difference
I am frequently asked whether people with ADHD are naturally selfish. Although I am not a medical professional, I am inclined to answer, “No, people with ADHD are not naturally selfish.” I think that like all people, some are selfish and some are not. But, it is possible that some of the characteristics of ADHD give the impression of selfishness, though not the intention behind selfishness. Here are some ways ADHD traits can be misconstrued to show selfishness.
Are Video Games Bad for Your Health?
Are video games bad for your health? A decade ago most people would probably have said yes. After all, how could it be good for anyone to spend hours in front of a screen, playing often violent games? Are things as bad as we feared? The gaming industry has moved on and we’ve learned a lot more, so here’s what the science is saying.
Ways to Manage Clutter With Adult ADHD
When you have adult ADHD, organization is a never-ending quest. You try and try, yet you never seem to get any more organized. You still have piles of papers and clutter all around. You still lose your keys on a regular basis and spend time every day looking for your cell phone. Don’t lose hope. The following tips can help you organize your home.
