WHAT IS ADHD?
5 years, 9 months ago

WHAT IS ADHD?

Daily Mail  

A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make day-to-day life easier. Katie Price reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD as she says it explains why she's 'never understood the consequences of her actions' Katie Price has revealed she has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is receiving therapy to manage the. Strictly's John Whaite reveals he has been diagnosed with ADHD and admits 'I wish I'd known this sooner' The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 34, explained he was announcing his diagnosis to help others. Sheridan Smith reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD at age 42 and admits it's 'helped make sense of a lot of things' in her life Sheridan Smith has revealed she has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Steph Claire Smith reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD in tearful admission Steph Claire Smith has revealed she's been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Teachers, counsellors see more ADHD symptoms in children in Bengaluru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Teachers, counsellors see more ADHD symptoms in children in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of people is continuing to be researched even five years after the pandemic began. Teachers across the city say they are seeing at least two cases of ADHD symptoms in each class. “Across all classes, there are at least 40 students who have ADHD symptoms, including varying degrees …

If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Over the past few years, an increasing number of adults are getting ADHD diagnoses. One study published in 2022 analyzed popular TikTok videos about ADHD and found that 52% of the videos, most of which were not created by healthcare providers, qualified as “misleading.” It all comes down to executive function The term “executive function” refers to …

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'

Hindustan Times  

Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD. A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults — roughly 1 in 17 — have been diagnosed with ADHD. “We haven’t had adult …

‘Do I have ADHD?’: The number of people asking is skyrocketing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Do I have ADHD?’: The number of people asking is skyrocketing

The Independent  

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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. Diagnoses have been rising Diagnoses have been climbing in both kids and adults, and the recent government report found adult ADHD was more common than earlier estimates. “We haven’t had adult ADHD data in a long time,” said one …

Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage

Hindustan Times  

ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, usually affecting children. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital, said, “ADHD is a significant cause of poor exam and scholastic performance in children in school, and unfortunately, it is not properly diagnosed.” Impact of ADHD on …

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder

Live Mint  

It is "like being inside a pinball machine with a hundred balls,” says Lucy. Graphic: The Economist The number of ADHD diagnoses is rising fast in many countries, among children as well as adults like Lucy, Phillip and Sarah, who were all diagnosed in their 30s. Two people with ADHD may exhibit similar symptoms caused by entirely different underlying psychological …

8 myths about ADHD and how to handle it
4 months, 1 week ago

8 myths about ADHD and how to handle it

Live Mint  

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affects millions worldwide, yet myths surrounding it persist, hindering understanding and stigmatising those who live with the disorder. Contrary to popular belief, ADHD isn’t a behavioural problem but a neurological one and management requires a combination of therapy, medication, lifestyle changes and routines. Dr. Shambhavi Jaiman and Dr. Samir Parikh from the department of Mental Health & Behavioural …

ADHD: Why women bear the brunt of misdiagnosis
4 months, 1 week ago

ADHD: Why women bear the brunt of misdiagnosis

Live Mint  

That pile of books and other ‘stuff’ on the table now resembles a person. In women, ADHD manifests as inattention, while among men it manifests as hyperactivity, says Mumbai-based senior child and family psychiatrist Dr Sapna Bangar. With girls, on the other hand, teachers or caregivers don’t seem to mind as long as the inattentiveness or sitting quietly doesn’t bother …

How to know if you have ADHD
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How to know if you have ADHD

The Independent  

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Alia Bhatt opens up on ADHD: What is it? How common is it?
6 months ago

Alia Bhatt opens up on ADHD: What is it? How common is it?

Firstpost  

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has gone into more detail about her battle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — a neurodevelopmental condition marked by hyperactivity and impulsivity. Common symptoms include difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, getting easily distracted, interrupting people while they are talking, and being unable to sit still Alia Bhatt said she has attention deficit disorder, a type of ADHD. Representational …

How A Teacher’s Observation Led To My Child’s ADHD Diagnosis
6 months, 1 week ago

How A Teacher’s Observation Led To My Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

Huff Post  

The author and her daughter after many years of a struggle for answers Photo Courtesy Of Lisa McCarty In the Fall of 2022, I stood barefoot on my deck, phone in my ear, brown leaves gathered around my feet, listening to my daughter’s fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Barlow. Melissa Danielson, a statistician with the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects …

Is your ADHD triggering overcompensation? 4 signs to know
6 months, 1 week ago

Is your ADHD triggering overcompensation? 4 signs to know

Hindustan Times  

ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a mental disorder which affects the way we pay attention, behave and sit still. People with ADHD have a tendency of overcompensating and overcorrecting – in a social media post, ADHD coach Meredith Carder wrote, “There are many reasons we may adopt these behaviors….but avoiding shame and judgement is likely a main driver. …

Unravelling the complexity of ADHD
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Unravelling the complexity of ADHD

Firstpost  

Mental health conditions are complex, and rarely travel alone. Among the diversity of mental health conditions, one of the most diagnosed across age and gender is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Public perception of mental health has experienced a shift in recent years, thanks in part to public figures, like Olympian gymnast Simone Biles, who stepped away from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics for …

Jessie J says OCD and ADHD diagnosis has made her ‘re-think her whole life’
8 months ago

Jessie J says OCD and ADHD diagnosis has made her ‘re-think her whole life’

The Independent  

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ADHD: Factors that influence the symptoms; therapist explains
8 months, 1 week ago

ADHD: Factors that influence the symptoms; therapist explains

Hindustan Times  

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is the mental condition where a person struggles with attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. “Why do some people struggle deeply with their ADHD symptoms while others seem to experience significantly less impact, maybe even claiming it as their superpower,” wrote Therapist Meredith Carder. The Therapist further explained the factors that influence the impact of ADHD …

Pay Attention!
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pay Attention!

New Indian Express  

Fahadh Faasil, a renowned actor recently disclosed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterised by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD can often go undetected for many years, especially in those who develop coping strategies that conceal their symptoms. Coping with Attention Deficit …

Pay attention!
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pay attention!

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Fahadh Faasil, a renowned actor recently disclosed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterised by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD can often go undetected for many years, especially in those who develop coping strategies that conceal their symptoms. Coping with Attention …

What is ADHD? Know symptoms, causes and more about the chronic brain condition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What is ADHD? Know symptoms, causes and more about the chronic brain condition

India TV News  

South Indian actor Fahadh Faasil has recently said that he was clinically diagnosed with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at the age of 41. However, there are three main types of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined type. Individuals with this type of ADHD may constantly fidget or squirm, have difficulty sitting still, and often act without thinking. Combined type is the …

Actor Fahadh Faasil's ADHD diagnosis highlights growing awareness and challenges for adults
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Fahadh Faasil's ADHD diagnosis highlights growing awareness and challenges for adults

New Indian Express  

Just like the myriad of possible symptoms, the reasons for ADHD are also several. Unmindful of the perils, he started using the substance, and, over time, became an addict.” Dr Arun found that the patient had been primarily suffering from ADHD. “Many adults who display symptoms of hyperactivity may be presenting with addiction, rather than ADHD,” he says. “Usually, diagnosis …

Aavesham star Fahadh Faasil diagnosed with ADHD: Burnout prevention tips to know; therapist explains
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Aavesham star Fahadh Faasil diagnosed with ADHD: Burnout prevention tips to know; therapist explains

Hindustan Times  

ADHD, also known as Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a condition where a person faces difficulty in focusing, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Fahadh Faasil, who headlined the recent blockbuster Aavesham, confessed in an event that he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. Therapist and ADHD Coach Meredith Carder wrote, "Burnout is very individual. Burnout prevention tips to follow in ADHD: …

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them
1 year ago

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them

Daily Mail  

We shouldn't be so quick to diagnose children with ADHD as such 'labels' can be 'debilitating', Kate Silverton has said. The newsreader-turned-child therapist has warned against prematurely putting children on ADHD medication as they may simply be struggling to deal with difficult emotions. 'I know for parents it is terribly distressing when their children are behaving in ways which they …

ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated
1 year, 1 month ago

ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated

The Independent  

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ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated
1 year, 1 month ago

ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated

The Independent  

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Breaking down ADHD: 6 symptoms and their reasons
1 year, 2 months ago

Breaking down ADHD: 6 symptoms and their reasons

Hindustan Times  

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders detected early in childhood. The expert noted down the symptoms of ADHD and explained the underlying reasons behind the symptoms. Click to join Forgetfulness: ADHD affects the way the brain's working memory and short-term memory works. Procrastination: The underactivity in the prefrontal cortex affects executive functions, leading to …

What is it like to have ADHD as an adult? Australians share their highs and lows
1 year, 5 months ago

What is it like to have ADHD as an adult? Australians share their highs and lows

ABC  

Quick read It is estimated one in 20 Australians has ADHD. "And that's what started my trip down the ADHD path," Mr Wynands said. "That hyper-focus allowed him to get those assignments that normally would take 13 weeks out in six and a half weeks at a time — so that's been an absolute winner," Ms Nuttall said. "It would …

I'm a psychologist - these ADHD symptoms might NOT mean what you think
1 year, 5 months ago

I'm a psychologist - these ADHD symptoms might NOT mean what you think

Daily Mail  

Experts warn people 'over rely' and 'over interpret' TikTok videos about ADHD Classic signs of ADHD are also symptoms of anxiety and depression, doctors say Videos detailing how your common habits may be actually ADHD symptoms have amassed billions of views on TikTok. TikTok influencer @cobywatts_, who has 1.4million followers, suggests waiting for adverts and being put on hold are …

ADHD In The Workplace: What Employees Wish You Knew
1 year, 8 months ago

ADHD In The Workplace: What Employees Wish You Knew

Huff Post  

tommy via Getty Images ADHD is a common condition many professionals deal with while working. “Just because we live in a neurotypical world doesn’t mean our way of being is wrong,” said licensed mental health counselor Micheline Maalouf, who has ADHD. “If I was, like, in a flow of getting some work done and someone popped by my desk to …

A new study shows the benefits of an accurate ADHD diagnosis — so why can't women get one?
1 year, 8 months ago

A new study shows the benefits of an accurate ADHD diagnosis — so why can't women get one?

Salon  

Ten years ago, when Emily Stoddard was in her late twenties, she asked her therapist if they thought she might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Working tirelessly for a non-profit, often sleeping only four hours a night and forgetting to eat meals, Emily wondered if her restlessness and tendency to "hyperfocus" only on work for 12 to 14 hours at …

ADHD: Inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link
1 year, 9 months ago

ADHD: Inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link

The Hindu  

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common mental health disorders in children, affecting 7.2% of people under the age of 18 worldwide. In our new study, published in Nature Medicine with colleagues at Fudan University in China, we identified a general brain basis – that we call the Neuropsychopathological Factor – underlying symptoms of multiple mental health …

The ADHD diagnosis wave: cashing in on a crisis (Part 2)
1 year, 9 months ago

The ADHD diagnosis wave: cashing in on a crisis (Part 2)

ABC  

There's a certain desperation to the search for an ADHD psychiatrist in 2023. Interest in ADHD has exploded in recent years, driving the demand for specialists to new highs and triggering an access crisis. This episode of Schmeitgeist is the unexpected conclusion to what began as a deep dive into ADHD internet subcultures. In part 2 of our investigation into …

Autism and ADHD often go hand-in-hand. What’s it like to have ‘AuDHD’?
1 year, 10 months ago

Autism and ADHD often go hand-in-hand. What’s it like to have ‘AuDHD’?

LA Times  

This story was originally published in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter answering questions sent by readers about what’s been weighing on their hearts and minds. There’s also difficulty maintaining friendships sometimes, because that takes executive functioning skills.” Emotional regulation: Both ADHDers and autistic people can struggle with regulating and soothing intense emotions, Neff said. “The research is new, but it’s …

The woeful history of ADHD, the condition that once got you branded as "defective"
1 year, 11 months ago

The woeful history of ADHD, the condition that once got you branded as "defective"

Salon  

Speaking from experience, having ADHD is a bit like reading a book outside during a windy day. "Medical doctors first began documenting/writing about what we today call ADHD centuries ago — not coincidentally, around the time that compulsory education was becoming policy in the UK and then the US," explained Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at …

I'm A Psychologist. Everything I Knew About ADHD Was Wrong.
2 years ago

I'm A Psychologist. Everything I Knew About ADHD Was Wrong.

Huff Post  

Fiordaliso via Getty Images Do you have a history of shoplifting? In the countless hours I had spent poring over ADHD studies, dense theoretical tomes about ADHD, and practical books full of suggestions to help people with ADHD, I had rarely seen myself reflected. Then one day, a friend, a fellow mother and one of the smartest people I know, …

The Risks of Undiagnosed ADHD in Girls and Women: Here’s the Way Out
2 years, 1 month ago

The Risks of Undiagnosed ADHD in Girls and Women: Here’s the Way Out

News 18  

The needs of women are getting more attention, so it is no surprise mental health is at the forefront of improvements in care. Speaking like a ‘chatterbox,’ or acting without thinking are typical female ADHD symptoms, as is a lack of focus and difficulty sustaining attention. To others, women with ADHD may appear lazy, disorganised, and be left out of …

Is ADHD being OVER-diagnosed?
2 years, 2 months ago

Is ADHD being OVER-diagnosed?

Daily Mail  

Oxford psychiatrist argues ADHD has been misdiagnosed as anxiety for years It was once a condition confined to disruptive children. Psychiatrists also claim ADHD has been mistaken for anxiety, depression and even personality disorder for years, with tell-tale symptoms like dissociation and trouble sleeping overlapping between the conditions. Dr Sally Cubbin, a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS and in private …

Adults With ADHD May Experience Anxiety: Study
2 years, 2 months ago

Adults With ADHD May Experience Anxiety: Study

News 18  

Research on the association between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults and anxiety and depression has been scarce. Published in the Scientific Reports journal on January 16, this is the first study to show that ADHD is more predictive of poor mental health outcomes in adults than ASD. The study authors also confirmed that having more of an ADHD personality …

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD
2 years, 3 months ago

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD

BBC  

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD Getty Images Unlike their neurotypical counterparts, workers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder often find themselves left behind. Some people, says Winter, only tend to do what they’re interested in – “what lights up our brains” – which causes them to de-prioritise other urgent tasks. “It’s almost like minimising your own identity to conform with …

Are women more prone to ADHD? Know all about this mental health condition
2 years, 3 months ago

Are women more prone to ADHD? Know all about this mental health condition

India TV News  

Are women more prone to ADHD? Know all about this mental health condition ADHD impacts both genders equally, but outdated stereotypes leave too many women undiagnosed and feeling hopelessly ditzy, dumb, or depressed. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a mental health condition characterized by hyperactivity, trouble focusing, and being easily distracted, among other symptoms. Despite widespread improvements in the diagnosis …

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha breaks down in tears after detailing ADHD diagnosis
2 years, 3 months ago

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha breaks down in tears after detailing ADHD diagnosis

Daily Mail  

Nadia Sawalha broke down in tears on Thursday's Loose Women when she revealed she has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,. Tough time: Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha broke down in tears after detailing her ADHD diagnosis on the show on Thursday which has led to compulsive eating and having low-self esteem Speaking about her assessment, she said: 'There's so …

10 Adult ADHD Signs You May Not Realize Are Actually Symptoms
2 years, 4 months ago

10 Adult ADHD Signs You May Not Realize Are Actually Symptoms

Huff Post  

RyanJLane via Getty Images ADHD is more difficult to pick up on in adults. “Most people will first get diagnosed with these disorders and get frustrated when treatment fails to alleviate their symptoms.” In the moment, you might find yourself attributing certain feelings and behaviors to other things — blaming feelings of hype on too much coffee or snapping at …

'Basically No One Believed Her': How We're Failing Girls With ADHD
2 years, 5 months ago

'Basically No One Believed Her': How We're Failing Girls With ADHD

Huff Post  

StockPlanets via Getty Images Girls with ADHD may not display what we think of as typical symptoms. “It was eye-opening to realize that I wasn’t just stupid.” - Nina Weierman, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood Jamie D., a mom in the Washington, D.C., area, told HuffPost that when her daughter, now 11, said she was having trouble paying …

Abbie Chatfield reveals why she STILL can't get medication after being diagnosed with adult ADHD
2 years, 8 months ago

Abbie Chatfield reveals why she STILL can't get medication after being diagnosed with adult ADHD

Daily Mail  

Abbie Chatfield has revealed she still can't get medication almost two months after being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Bachelor star, 26, revealed on her It's A Lot podcast, she's still going through the process of trying to get a script for medication. Abbie Chatfield has revealed why she STILL can't get medication two months after being diagnosed …

My ADHD diagnosis has allowed me to re-write my life story
3 years, 5 months ago

My ADHD diagnosis has allowed me to re-write my life story

The Independent  

In May this year, at the age of 44, I became one of a growing army of women diagnosed with ADHD. The reactions to my diagnosis have been varied, ranging from the person in the comedy industry who told me I was “lucky because it’s very fashionable at the moment”, as if i had told them I had a thigh …

Our view of ADHD needs to change – the disorder presents differently in women and girls
3 years, 8 months ago

Our view of ADHD needs to change – the disorder presents differently in women and girls

The Independent  

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Getting an ADHD diagnosis from TikTok
3 years, 9 months ago

Getting an ADHD diagnosis from TikTok

ABC  

For 23 years everyone in Matilda Boseley's life missed the warning signs that she had ADHD, including herself. "There's a lot of content on there from creators who have ADHD themselves, and sort of talk about how it manifests in everyday adult life," Matilda said. "It's essentially the sort of inability to do something, even though you desperately really want …

Is it harder for girls with ADHD to be diagnosed?
3 years, 10 months ago

Is it harder for girls with ADHD to be diagnosed?

The Independent  

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Four common myths about ADHD — from an expert with lived experience
3 years, 10 months ago

Four common myths about ADHD — from an expert with lived experience

ABC  

It's a condition that's under-diagnosed in adults – and is often missed in women in particular. Often, the person with ADHD "afterwards will fully remember what they did and be really horribly remorseful or embarrassed and think, 'why on earth did I do that?,' and feel a lot of shame," Dr Derrick says. Myth: Poor parenting causes ADHD "I hear …

How Technology Can Help You Cope With ADHD
3 years, 11 months ago

How Technology Can Help You Cope With ADHD

Wired  

Like much of what ails us, ADHD is often misunderstood. Dale Archer, medical doctor, board-certified psychiatrist, and author of two books on ADHD, says, "ADHD is a combination of genetics and brain chemistry, and you're either born with it or not." ADHD was first defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1968, but …

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