ADHD versus Bipolar: What Are the Differences? ADHD versus Bipolar: What Are the Differences? Life can be hard enough in children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unfortunately, comorbidities can make matters even more challenging, whether trying to succeed at school or work. Bipolar disorder is more likely to occur in children and […]
Partners in crime: The Two A’s, Anxiety and ADHD Partners in crime: The Two A’s, Anxiety and ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are true partners in crime. While they are two different diagnoses, they are intimately linked. People with ADHD experiencing tardiness, shortcomings, stigma, procrastination, and uncertainty often experience situational anxiety at […]
Depression and ADHD: Partners in Crime? Depression and ADHD: Partners in Crime? Trouble focusing, eating habit changes, and trouble sleeping can all be signs of both ADHD and major depression. However, the two are not the same. While sometimes they can be confused with one another, they can also sometimes both co-occur. When ADHD and […]
Times Report: TikTok Users Providing Help for Adult ADHD Times Report: TikTok Users Providing Help for Adult ADHD The diagnosis, research, and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have long been biased towards young white boys. Often, women of color have been ignored and left undiagnosed until adulthood. According to a recent article in […]
Cognitive Effects of COVID-19 Cognitive Effects of COVID-19 All over social media and the news, COVID-19 brain fog is the talk of the town. But what causes the neurological effects? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, can affect brain health either directly or indirectly. First, the virus can directly infect the cells of the […]
Overview of Adult ADHD Overview of Adult ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition in children and adolescents. More recently, ADHD has been diagnosed frequently in adults as well. Although the symptoms used for diagnosing ADHD are the same across the lifespan, it is common for ADHD to manifest differently in adults […]
School-Based Interventions for the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents School-Based Interventions for the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents Children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often exhibit cognitive and behavioral symptoms that adversely impact their academic performance. Children with ADHD may experience difficulty with staying on task, fidgeting, poor impulse control, […]
Can You Outgrow ADHD? Is It Possible to Outgrow A.D.H.D.? Doctors typically advise a combination of behavioral interventions, counseling and medication to address a child’s symptoms. A child who can manage the symptoms of A.D.H.D., allowing for a more successful experience in school, may reach a point when A.D.H.D. is far less of a problem. […]
Neuropsychological Evaluations for Monitoring Cognitive Functioning in Dementia Neuropsychological Evaluations for Monitoring Cognitive Functioning in Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious illness, which progressively impacts cognitive functioning. Over the course of the disease process, an individual’s ability to participate in daily activities, […]
Overview of Neuropsychological Evaluations for Diagnosing ADHD in Pediatric Patients Overview of Neuropsychological Evaluations for Diagnosing ADHD in Pediatric Patients Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. ADHD has a behavioral and cognitive presentation that may be similar to other conditions, including learning disorders, depression, anxiety, […]
