ADHD

She thought she was simply not good enough. The reason was different

October marks International ADHD Awareness Month, presenting an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the most invisible group: Adult women.

The reason thousands of women reach their 30s, 40s, and 50s without a diagnosis lies in the different way the disorder manifests in girls.
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What are the traps that lurk for children with ADHD in the summer?

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

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


New study reveals no correlation between COVID-19 and ADHD? - study

The study, which took data from millions of children, finds no correlation between ADHD and COVID-19.

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New study links ADHD to higher risk of early death

This study not only emphasizes the life-saving potential of ADHD medication but also advocates for greater awareness and healthcare support for individuals living with ADHD around the globe.

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New intervention protocol for haredi mothers of children with ADHD

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

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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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