Does your child have ADHD? They鈥檙e not alone. According to the CDC, 7 million US children between 3 and 17 years old have been diagnosed with ADHD. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. This is likely due to the way the condition develops in boys vs. girls. ADHD can be harder to identify in girls; they tend to have fewer behavioral problems, and symptoms are less noticeable. While boys鈥� behavior may seem more disruptive, girls with ADHD may be seen as daydreaming or 鈥渙ff in the...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also called 鈥淎DHD,鈥� is a common medical condition. Research shows that about one in 20 people have ADHD. However, many people with ADHD may not know they have the condition. ADHD usually starts in childhood. Children with ADHD may have trouble staying in their seat at school. They may struggle to get their homework done and have a hard time waiting their turn or not interrupting others. Adults with ADHD often have less hyperactivity than children. However, they ...
Sometimes, staying healthy takes a little extra effort 鈥� and it鈥檚 nice when you can get rewarded for it! 星空传媒鈥檚 Member Rewards program gives members the chance to earn reward points for completing health and wellness activities. Once you earn the points, you can use them to get gift cards and other items from a rewards catalog. One way to earn rewards: managing a chronic condition. Earn a $20 reward value when you: Complete a diabetic (retinal or dilated) eye exam (age 15 and o...
The start of a new school year can be an exciting time. But for students with behavioral health issues, it can also be challenging. Going from a relaxed summer routine to the demands of a school schedule can make it harder to cope with mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For students with anxiety and depression, medicine can help stabilize their mood, reduce symptoms, and improve overall well-being. Students with ADHD may rely on medici...
You鈥檝e probably heard of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD. It is one of the most common disorders among school-age kids, and it can continue into adulthood. People with ADHD have trouble paying attention and staying focused. Many are also hyperactive and compulsive. Boys are three to four times more likely to have ADHD than girls. Symptoms People with ADHD have a pattern of being hyperactive, impulsive, and/or not paying attention. Symptoms may include: Not pa...
Does your child have a lot of extra energy compared to other children? Does he or she have trouble following instructions or paying attention when someone is speaking? If so, you might wonder if your child has attention deficit disorder (ADD). This is also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You might worry that your child will have a hard time in school. In the classroom, children are expected to focus on their work鈥攁nd their teachers. Here is some good news. Your child can succee...