Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term form of psychotherapy that attempts to change negative patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT helps to change distorted thoughts and changing behavioral patterns, and other emotional problems.
Stimulants are medications that produce a temporary increase in the functionality or efficiency of an organism. They work by increasing the availability of certain chemicals in the brain, thus making the pathways in the brain work more effective. Stimulants are the most common type of medicine used to treat ADHD.
A preliminary study indicates that those with ADHD who have suffered concussions are at a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety. The more immediate symptoms of concussions include a headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and confusion. Typically, they improve within a few days, according to the CDC. But for some people, recovery may take weeks or months.
A new study has just come out that indicates that teenagers who use technological devices regularly like phones, and computers are more likely to develop ADHD.
How Does Sugar Impact ADHD? A study conducted at Yale University indicates that high-sugar diets may increase inattention in some kids with ADHD.
It is common for children with ADHD to have difficulties in managing their emotions and organizing themselves. For example, they tend to get into a trouble at school and elsewhere because of their inability to inhibit behavior or think through their actions before reacting.
What is Biofeedback? Biofeedback is a treatment that helps patients learn to control bodily processes such as muscle tension, blood pressure, or heart rate. It has been used to treat problems like high blood pressure, muscle tension and anxiety. The way a Biofeedback session works
The term “dialectical” means the use of acting through opposing forces. The primary dialectic within DBT is between the seemingly opposite strategies of acceptance and change.
Diagnosis of Adult-Onset ADHD ADHD used to be understood as an illness exclusively experienced in childhood. However, Adult-Onset ADHD is raising questions about the brain disorder. New data suggests that some people experience ADHD in adulthood without having been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood.
ADHD Linked With Higher Rates Of Anxiety – Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face an increased risk for anxiety, according to new research. Anxiety disorder is common among children with ADHD. Recognizing and treating anxiety can lead to improved quality of life for patients
