ADHD

Addicted to Ritalin: When ADHD medication becomes a solution for every problem

ADHD medication consumption in Israel has nearly doubled within five years, but alongside the medical benefits, the danger of emotional use and dependency development also rises.

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ADHD is currently considered one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the world

Within just 5 years: ADHD drug consumption in Israel has doubled

A new type of ADHD has been identified

New brain scans reveal: A new type of ADHD has been identified

“Specialized AuDHD testing helps adults understand lifelong struggles as neurodivergence rather than personal failure.”

Adults with ADHD and autism symptoms are finally getting answers through specialized AuDHD testing


New intervention protocol for haredi mothers of children with ADHD

Different education, lifestyles, and minimal exposure to media make different protocols necessary.

 HAREDIM ON a Mea Shearim street corner during Sukkot.

Early humans had ADHD, scientists say after making people play game online

Researchers find that ADHD is linked to our evolutionary development, likely providing early humans with an advantage in finding food.

 Brain of a child with ADHD with overall reduced volume and a proportional reduction in the left-sided prefrontal cortex.

Israeli children given medication for ADHD due to misdiagnosis - study

A statistical analysis of the findings of the tests and questionnaires revealed children who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing were taking ADHD medication at a seven times higher rate.

‘ADHD CHILDREN are very sensitive to anything that remotely resembles rejection.’

Hamas attack turned Israel into the ADHD nation - opinion

After the horrific pogrom of October 7, as a nation, we have been conditioned into a state that highly resembles ADHD.

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Non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can ease ADHD symptoms in children - HU study

After a two-week program of brain stimulation, the researchers found that 55% of children showed significant clinical improvements in ADHD symptoms as reported by their parents.

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The dark side of medications: These drugs do more harm than good

New research warns against non-medical use of Adderall and Ritalin, suggesting adverse effects outweigh potential benefits.

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Israeli CPAT treatment reduces ADHD symptoms in 1 out of 3 children - study

CPAT significantly improved the symptoms of one out of three students who suffer from ADHD and unlike stimulant drug treatments, these improvements were maintained for months.

 Brain of a child with ADHD with overall reduced volume and a proportional reduction in the left-sided prefrontal cortex.

Boys more likely to receive ADHD medication than girls - study

Per the study, 15% of boys with ADHD were receiving medication to treat their ADHD, while only 7% of girls were taking medication. 

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Viral TikTok reveals the disturbing truth about 'SpongeBob' - theory

It was revealed what really hides behind the beloved characters from 'SpongeBob SquarePants' - and we don't understand how we missed it until today.

The Spongebob SquarePants with Gary the Snail balloon hovers above the crowd during the 93rd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, U.S., November 28, 2019.

ADHD can slow down ability to understand speech - Israeli study

The findings showed that the people in the ADHD group had a delay/slowdown of half a second in performing the task, that is, a delay in processing speech.

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