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The mental health disorder I have chosen to research is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD.) What is it? ADHD is a common condition in which a person usually has trouble paying attention or focusing on task, often acts on impulse/without thinking, and may have trouble sitting still. It affects people of all ages, and is a lifelong condition Symptoms vary from person to perso Who is affected by it? ADHD can affect individuals of many different ages, with different symptoms.…

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder In the 1990 's the disorders, Attention-Deficit Disorder, which shortened is A.D.D., and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as A.D.H.D., was officially combined into one disorder which is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is also known as A.D/H.D. Although many people today still call the disorder A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder mainly affects children and teens. It affects 3-5% of the children…

In 2011, more than 1 in 10 children were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Visser, 2014). ADHD is a condition where the individual displays impulsive, hyperactive, and inattentive behaviors which are likely to create complications in their development and functioning, especially in social situations (Efron, 2015; Meppelink, 2016; Pellow, 2011; Prasad, 2011; Wikes, 2011). In health, it is important to understand how to best manage symptoms especially those that…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D., is a psychological disorder— classified by deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors— of the brain that is caused by low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine can be thought of as the motivation, cognition, and reward system. The main characteristics of this disorder are inattention, hyperfocus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. To be diagnosed with A.D.H.D., a person who is seventeen and…

The National Institute of Mental Health (2016) defines attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a disorder of the brain marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Furthermore, inattention is noted to be when a person wanders off task, lacks persistence, has difficulty staying focused, and is disorganization no due to defiance or a lack of comprehension. If an individual appears to move about constantly,…

This paper will cover what attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is, the causes and its effects that it has on people, as well as the treatments and possible preventives. The history of how long this disorder has been affecting our youth society. “Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered to be a biologically based but heterogeneous disorder connected to a variety of negative outcomes” (Sasser et al., 2016). ADHD can be found in both adults and children, but is…

on their school work, instead of looking at the child’s behavior as a disorder, it would be shrugged off and kids would be told to sit still and that they need to try harder in school. Nowadays researchers have looked into the validity of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and it cannot simply be put into one definition since the disorder is characterized by three subtypes. The first subtype is combined ADHD that is characterized by both inattentiveness and hyperactivity/…

Whichever class one may be in, whichever project one may be working on, constant undivided attention is essential. Unfortunately, that method in the school system is exclusive to students with the disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, also known as ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is a chronic disorder in which there is a different level of neurotransmitters in the brain. Having Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder includes: (a) inattentiveness, (b) impulsivity, (c)…

FACTS, VALUES AND ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER Facts, values, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An update to the controversies. Ana Cristina Garza Texas A&M University- Kingsville This article is about a research institute that is holding workshops to examine the controversies that surround the use of medication to treat emotional and behavioral disturbances in children (Parens & Johnston, 2009). Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder better know for many…

Out of all the disorders that affect a child’s schooling and life, nothing has a greater impact than Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As of 2011, 11% of children (ages 4-17) have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, roughly about 6.4 million. This number has slowly risen over the years, 4% in the last 8 years alone. What is this disorder? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined by the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine as “a disorder characterized…