ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

What is ADHD ? 

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) 

 is a mental condition that cause unusual level of hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. People with ADHD have trouble in focusing at school or at work, it also affect their relationship, It may contribute to low self-esteem and self-doubt.

 

DATA-

1-The worldwide prevalence of adult in ADHD is 2.5%(Royal college of psychiatrists 2009).

2-12.9% of men and boys  live with ADHD as compared to 5.6% of women and girls.(According to the centers of disease control and Prevention (CDC).

3 - According to a national 2016 parent survey,1 6 in 10 children with ADHD had at least one other mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder.

About half of the children with ADHD had a behavior or conduct problem.

About 3 in 10 children with ADHD had anxiety.

Types of ADHD -

ADHD is divided into three main type-

• Inattentive type.

• Hyperactive/Impulsive type.

• Combined type.

1 Inattentive type- Inattentive refers to challenges with staying on task, focusing, and organization.

 2- Hyperactive/Impulsive type- Hyperactivity refers to excessive movement such as fidgeting, excessive energy, not sitting still, and being talkative. Impulsivity refers to decisions or actions taken without thinking through the consequences

3- Combined type

This type of ADHD is diagnosed when both criteria for both inattentive and hyperactive/impulse types are met.

Cause of ADHD -

Scientists have not yet identified the specific causes of ADHD. While there is growing evidence that genetics contribute to ADHD and several genes have been linked to the disorder, no specific gene or gene combination has been identified as the cause of the disorder

There are also several non- genetic factors

• Brain injury

• Alcohol, tobacco or drug abuse during pregnancy

• Exposure to toxins like lead from young age

• extreme stress during pregnancy

Sign and symptoms-

People with ADHD

• Daydream a lot

•Poor planning

• Poor time management skills

• Face problems while Focusing on task

• Low frustration tolerance

•  Have difficulty getting along with others

• Have hard time resisting temptation

Treatment of ADHD-

Medication -

• Central nervous system stimulants 

•Non stimulants medication 

Therepy- 

•psychotherapy

• Behaviour therapy 

•cognitive behavioral therapy

Additional treatment Options-

•Social skill training

•Patenting skill training

•Support groups