There is a strong genetic component, but there is still a big gap in knowledge.
- Senior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre Nepean, University of Sydney
Many Australians with ADHD are having trouble accessing their usual medication. This can create difficulties for people who have previously been managing their symptoms well.
Most people stop taking ADHD medication within two years of starting it. The hope is that they’ve developed successful strategies to manage the condition in that time.
ADHD is a lifelong condition. But a person’s ability to cope – and the demands on their attention – can change over time.
For some people, successful treatment of co-existing ADHD may be the best way of getting relief from chronic anxiety.
People with ADHD can struggle with day-to-day things other people find easy, with little understanding and acknowledgement from others.
It’s quite OK to leave medication as a last resort — but it can be a very useful last resort.
Impulsiveness, a key characteristic of ADHD, might help us understand some of Laming’s behaviour. None of this excuses his actions, though.
This week, the prestigious journal The Lancet published a large study identifying objective differences in the brains of people diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
It’s not necessarily the case children who are young for their year are being inappropriately diagnosed with ADHD. This is a simplistic analysis.
Ritalin is the most common brand name for methylphenidate, a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Adolescent boys who take stimulant medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for more than three years are likely to be slimmer and shorter than their peers, a new study has found…
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