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What does ADHD look like and how is it managed

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. Characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, ADHD is believed to be linked to chemical imbalances in the brain. Treatment options include medications like Strattera, Ritalin, and Adderall, along with non-medication therapies such as behavior modification, cognitive therapy, and family counseling. An integrated approach combining these methods has been shown to yield high success rates in managing ADHD effectively.

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What does ADHD look like and how is it managed

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  1. What does ADHD look like and how is it managed By Steven Mayo

  2. Why I chose ADHD • I chose ADHD because I personally have it and a lot of teenager have it nowadays.

  3. What is ADHD • ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactive disorder. It is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persist into adulthood.

  4. Evidence suggests that a region known as the frontal cortex is involved in ADHD • The frontal cortex is part of the cerebral cortex

  5. What Causes ADHD • Many believe that it results from a chemical imbalance in the brain. • Too much TV • Sugar • Caffeine • Food colorings • Poor home life • Poor schools

  6. Medications • Stratterais the most commonly used medication • Ritalin • Adderall • Dextrostat

  7. Non medication treatmeants • Behavior modification, cognitive therapy, anger management, family counseling, and social training • Combining non-drug therapies with medication has a high success rate

  8. Works Cited • www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275 • www.aafp.org/afp/20001101/2077 • www.teenshealth.org • http://www.adhd.org.nz/cause1.html

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