Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

1 In 2 Children With ADHD Likely To Experience Depression, Claims Study - Here's Why

The study showed that children with only low ADHD symptoms but with a high score of emotion dysregulation at age 13 years were 2.85 times more likely to have developed high ADHD symptoms by age 14 years. Using brain imaging data, they found that pars orbitalis was smaller among children who scored highly for ADHD and emotional problems.

May 23, 2024, 16:07 PM IST

Here's another reason for ADHD – Poor sleep

Struggling to concentrate, having too much energy and being unable to control behaviour - the main manifestations of ADHD. ADHD sufferers often show greater alertness in the evening, which is the opposite of what is found in the general population.

Sep 04, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

Maternal stress may increase ADHD risk in children later in life

When human body is stressed, it releases cortisol -- stress hormones -- to handle higher stress, a mechanism that also persists during pregnancy.

May 31, 2017, 14:08 PM IST

A brain injury is two times more likely to develop attention problems

People with mild to moderate brain injuries are two times more likely to have developed attention problems and those with severe injuries are five times more likely to develop secondary Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in an average of seven years after injury, reveals a study.

Feb 11, 2017, 20:34 PM IST

How our mind wanders may help decode mental illness

A new review of mind-wandering research, led by University of British Columbia in Canada, proposes a new framework for understanding how thoughts flow, even at rest.http://zeenews.india.com/tags/depression.html

Nov 02, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

Does your child have ADHD? Tips for parents on how to handle!

Despite being the most commonly studied and diagnosed mental disorder in children and adolescents, the exact cause of ADHD is unknown.

Oct 06, 2016, 13:05 PM IST

Genetic factors key to ADHD, binge eating

Genetic factors are responsible for prompting individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to develop alcohol dependence as well as indulge in binge eating, finds a study.

Sep 07, 2016, 01:01 AM IST

These signs shows you are addicted to sugar!

One should not consume too much of sugar as it is considered not good for health and can lead to diseases like hypertension, depression, obesity and fatigue.

Aug 12, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

ADHD and academic demands: Tips for helping a child with attention deficit!

ADHD, as the name suggests, is a neurodevelopmental condition which is characterized by problems in paying attention (inattention), excessive activity than expected for age (hyperactivity) and difficult controlling behavior which is not appropriate for a person’s age (impulsivity).

Jul 18, 2016, 20:21 PM IST