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The symptoms of ADHD are easily enough identified on paper and, by a competent mental health care professional, in patients. But additional to the cut and dried symptoms that are identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, by the World Health Organization, and by various organizations who’s primary interests are the identification, education and support…

The cause of ADHD is unknown! We do not know what causes ADHD. But we do know that ADHD is a disorder that occurs when the brain develops differently. And we know at least some of those differences. There is usually a more equal balance in the size of the right and left sides of…

Stigma: Social disgrace or public disapproval resulting from identification with a mental health condition. There is almost always a burden of stigma to be endured by any person with a mental health disorder or issue. It matters not whether the individual has a diagnosis. It is a rare disorder that leaves the person afflicted with…

There are still people who believe that ADHD is a myth. The sad truth is that there are a few people who have managed to acquire some credibility and are now using that credibility to perpetuate the myth that ADHD has been “manufactured.” Every month, a new article surfaces suggesting that ADHD is a fabrication.…

“Do I Have ADHD?” Sometimes people wonder what ADHD is, and whether or not it is present in their life. If that describes you, then you’re doing the right thing by educating yourself. Who should make an ADHD diagnosis? However, even if you do have ADHD, it is not wise to diagnose yourself. A real…

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder. A mental health disorder is a collection of symptoms that disrupt or destroy the state of emotional and psychological well-being that allows an individual to be able to think and feel and function in an accepted way and to deal with everyday life adequately. What constitutes…