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- ADHD and emotion-control problems may be common among siblings
Teenagers who have both attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as trouble controlling their emotions may be able to seek help at boarding high schools. more...
- Study recommends that schools promote good academics and behavior
Many educators and parents believe that young students who show signs of behavioral problems may struggle more regarding their academic performance. more...
- Sleep loss has negative neurobehavioral effects on kids with ADHD
A study that appears in the journal Sleep has found that sleep deprivation may significantly exacerbate symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. more...
- Brain scans provide insight on children with bipolar disorder and ADHD
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have used brain imaging to study the effects of emotion on the memory of children with pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...
- ADHD may increase the risk of developing dementia
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could render sufferers vulnerable to developing a common form of degenerative dementia, according to a paper that was published in this month's issue of the European Journal of Neurology. more...
- Children with ADHD may need greater incentives to maintain focus on tasks
Research funded by the Wellcome Trust has provided some clarification on why children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may maintain concentration on activities that interest them, but struggle with tasks that they consider to be boring. more...
- Boys with ADHD are much more likely to be involved in traffic accidents
Male teenagers who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder or oppositional defiance disorder may have a higher risk for being seriously injured in a car crash, whether they are a driver or a pedestrian. more...
- Parents' military deployment overseas may lead to mental health issues in children
The children of U.S. military personnel may suffer from mental health or behavioral problems when their parents are deployed overseas, Fox News reports. more...
- Early diagnosis of ADHD may increase risk of adolescent depression
Children who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at an early age may be more likely to suffer from depression as adolescents, according to a study published in the October issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. more...
- Children with ADHD may have difficulty reading
According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, approximately 50 percent of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience problems reading, WebMD reports. more...
- ADHD organizations speak out about disorder myths
Four organizations centered around attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have collaborated to address several myths about the condition, which affects up to 9 percent of the population. more...
