Insights on ADHD diagnosis, treatment, research, and living well with neurodiversity.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder, is characterized by difficulty in controlling impulsivity, behavior, and/or attention. It is estimated to affect 8 million people in the United States alone, with symptoms typically appearing before the age of 12.
If you have ADHD, you probably know all too well what it's like to feel overloaded. It can be challenging to stay on top of all the balls that need to be kept in the air at once—work, home life, and social obligations.
It's no secret that pornography is everywhere. It's easily accessible and anonymous, which can make it even more tempting to view. But what most people don't realize is that pornography can be addictive.
We’ve all heard the term “gaslighting” before, but what does it actually mean? In short, gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse in which the abuser intentionally tries to make their victim question their reality.
In the study Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary School Children, conducted in Coimbatore, India, researchers found that ADHD prevalence was higher than the global estimate, at 11.32%. The highest prevalence was found at ages 9 and 10 (both with a rate of 26.4%).
According to a recent study published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (both omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) improve alertness and impulsivity in healthy adolescents may improve.
It’s not easy to get diagnosed with ADHD in Canada. For one thing, there is no blood test or brain scan that can diagnose it. Instead, a diagnosis is based on a set of symptoms that have to be present for at least six months.
Developing a Successful Relationship with a Partner Who Has ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 4.4% of adults in the United States.