Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with childhood. But, for most people, it is a lifelong disorder. Some people are even diagnosed for the first time in adulthood, even though they may have struggled with it in their youth, because – depending on how the symptoms manifested and whether or not they were …
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that typically manifests in childhood, characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Parents and caregivers of very young children who display ADHD-like symptoms often wonder about the potential for these children to outgrow the disorder as they develop. Aware Behavioral Health is committed to providing insights and support …
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is widely recognized as a condition that spans a lifetime. While the common narrative tends to emphasize its prevalence and impact on children, it’s important to acknowledge that ADHD affects individuals across all age groups, including teens, adults, and notably, the senior demographic. The manifestation of ADHD in older adults diverges significantly …
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Aware Behavioral Health’s Approach to Managing Co-occurring Conditions in ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. However, ADHD seldom exists in isolation. It frequently co-occurs with various mental health conditions, complicating its management and treatment. Aware Behavioral Health specializes in providing comprehensive psychiatric treatment tailored …
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Attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or ADHD, is often associated with hyperactive young boys. Boys do, according to most estimates, make up a majority of those diagnosed with ADHD, helping to create this impression that it is both more common in boys and young men, and that the symptoms these boys display are the most commonly associated …
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Our understanding of ADHD has transformed over the past few decades. Originally classified a just version of attention deficit disorder (ADD) with hyperactivity, ADHD was first named in 1902 but was not officially recognized as its own condition until 1987. Since then, there have been constant conversations over how to diagnosis, when to diagnosis, and …
The QbTest is a new diagnostic test used on patients with ADHD. It can also be a little intimidating, especially for those that have never encountered it before. It is not a paper test or a verbal test, like other diagnostic methodologies. Instead, it is a test that utilizes technology to capture specific movements and …
Because next month is ADHD Awareness Month, it is a good time to go over the signs and symptoms of ADHD. Very often, this mental health condition is underdiagnosed, particularly in adults. A significant reason for that is that the best-known symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are those that children experience. Those who struggle …
Although researchers estimate that over 2 million people in the country suffer from OCD, only about one third of that number seek treatment. Part of this is because many people do not understand that the symptoms they are experiencing are signs of OCD. 5 Signs of OCD Symptoms of OCD will often consist of both …
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Most of the conversation around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, centers around children and teenagers. These age groups do tend to have many problems when it comes to ADHD, from getting the diagnosis for the first time or navigating school and friendships. So it is not hard to find resources if you have a …
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