ADHD
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Skin-picking, hair-pulling disorders: Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
Affected children “have type A personalities,” and are “very driven young kids,” Dr. Jon E. Grant said.
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Early childhood allergies linked with ADHD and ASD
“Clinicians practicing in subspecialties such as allergy and immunology may have opportunities to help psychologists identify developmental and...
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Why we should be scrutinizing the rising prevalence of adult ADHD
In patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stimulants reduce impulsivity and improve attention and focus.
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Stimulants may not improve academic learning in children with ADHD
Tests showed that children learned the same amount of subject-area and vocabulary content whether they were taking extended-release...
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Video game obsession: Definitions and best treatments remain elusive
But psychiatrists are gaining more insight into the condition also known as Internet gaming disorder.
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Multiple mental health woes? Blame it on genetics
The results could lead to the development of treatments that address multiple psychiatric disorders at once.
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Lost keys, missed appointments: The struggle of treating executive dysfunction
If a practice is set up to accommodate the needs of patients with attention and organizational issues, treating them can be very gratifying.
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Four mental health trajectories in youth: Predicting persistent psychopathology
Boys in childhood made up a larger proportion of the psychopathology profiles.
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Adherence to ADHD meds may lower unemployment risk
Among women in particular, longer treatment duration was associated with a lower risk of subsequent long-term unemployment.
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Psychodynamic factors in psychotropic prescribing
Being aware of these factors can enhance the therapeutic alliance and improve outcomes.
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Methylphenidate is overprescribed to children in France
Between 2010 and 2019, new MPH prescriptions increased by 56% per year, and the total number of annual prescriptions increased by 116%.