Is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a serious mental illness? Symptoms | Treatment

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.
Watch this video to know all about Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Come for breakfast.
ADHD interferes with an individual’s ability.
To stay attentive, particularly in the face of repetitive tasks.
To manage effectively emotions and activity level.
To respond consistently to consequences.
To stop from doing something.
Often, ADHD has been inaccurately portrayed as a learning disability.
ADHS is a performance disorder.
Children with ADHD are able to learn, but they have difficulty performing in school.
However, approximately 20% TO 30 % of children with ADHD do have a learning disability.
Chronic behaviors last at least six months, with an onset often before seven years of age.
Causes of ADHD
Commonly suspected causes of ADHD are
Poor nutrition, infections, smoking drinking and substance abuse during pregnancy.
Brain injury or brain disorder.
Heredity
Exposure to toxins such as lead.
Brain changes, areas of the brain that control attention are less active in children with ADHD.
How ADHD treated ?
It requires a coordination effort between medical educational professionals and with the parents.
A multi-model treatment programs for ADHD should include the following:
Parents training about ADHD and effective behavior management strategies.
An appropriate educational program
Individual and family counseling when needed, to minimize family problems.
Medication when required.
What to expect ?
It’s important to pay attention to symptoms and see a doctor regularly.
For many people, the symptoms of ADHD get better in early adulthood.and some are able to stop treatment.
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0:00 Introduction of .Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
1:09 Causes of ADHD
2:04 How ADHD treated ?
2:59 What to expect ?
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