everyone has the same opinion on it and the medication prescribed for it. The diagnosis of this “mental disorder or disease” has become very prevalent in society, unlike 30 years ago when nobody had any idea of what it was. ADHD stands for, “Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder; ADHD or ADD are very similar. They are conditions in which sufferers generally appear restless or distracted and have difficulty focusing on even simple tasks. I believe that it is important that ADHD and ADD should be treated and
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read will show ADHD affects in children today. Statistics will indicate just how many lives are affected by this condition as well as studies to help this condition. The facts are simple, however, like many diseases the reasons behind Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is still unknown. Scientists are researching to determine causes and the best treatment for individuals. Diagnosing ADHD is usually determined as children but the condition lives on throughout adulthood. Based on information
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Frontline: Medicated Child In the 2008 Frontline documentary “The Medicated Child” Should children with ADHD, ADD or BIPOLAR be medicated? The film was focused on four families with children that presented abnormal symptoms of behavior and the over prescribed prescription of medication these children were receiving. Although many parents, doctors and teacher would say yes to medicating their children, I believe there are far too many risks for children with ADHD, ADD or BIPOLAR to be medicated
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Mental health is a human services need that requires an unlimited accessibility to resources. It affects adults and children’s’ thought process and physical ability. Two forms of mental illness is ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Both of these disorders strike both children and adults, and can have a negative effect on day-to-day social and/or academic functions. (S. Henderson, 2006) ADD is the inability to focus and pay
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too soon to prescribe mind and mood altering drugs to children? Doesn’t a child have to experience a traumatic incident to need the use of an anti-depressant or anti-psychotic? Not according to the meaning a very common condition known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states: ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention
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Stimulants, such as Adderall are commonly prescribed medications for people diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Individuals diagnosed with ADD, have symptoms known as an inattention or mind-wandering symptom. Adderall is an effective drug used with a combination of amphetamine compounds that covers a broad range of attention deficit disorder symptoms. Volkow (2009) stated that these stimulants are a single-entity amphetamine product
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Sara Feliciano I have chosen to write my topic paper on ADD/ADHD. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this topic, the treatments that are used as well as the side effects. I found several of the other topics interesting as well but I have had personal experience with ADD/ADHD and think it would be beneficial for myself to learn more on this topic. When I was younger I was diagnosed with ADD. I was put on a daily dose of Adderall. I had reactions to this medication that I considered
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1. Disorder Attention – deficit hyperactivity disorder Demonica Felton PSY 350: Physiological Psychology Instructor: Julie Bruno May 28, 2012 2. Disorder Attention – deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that is developed during childhood. ADHD is referred to as a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. Individuals who suffer from ADHD have a difficult time controlling their physical activity and can also affect their relationship with family and friends
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another twelve year old boy named Orion, much like Mike; he too is classified as lazy, with an IQ of 139. Both boys were tested for learning disabilities and none were found but were diagnosed by psychiatrist and treated with medication for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD). It would seem that over the past twenty years little progress has been made in recognizing ADHD as a legitimate learning disorder. One can still ask the question ‘Do schools and school Districts recognize ADHD
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The Spark Study Mindy Bacon. Clark Community College The Spark Study Americans have increasingly become sedentary, non-active people. This results in obesity, an alarming rise in type two diabetes, attention deficit problems, heart disease, and chronic depression in both adults and now is an epidemic in children. This book explains why physical activity especially aerobic activity is crucial to the way our brains learn, affect mood, depression, stress and attention. In
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