Exercise as therapy in ADHD
After some preliminary studies were published that hinted at very real benefits of exercise for persons with ADHD, there has been a real interest to investigate this phenomenon. As can be imagined, this intrigued the anti-medical campaigners, as it could offer an effective alternative non-medical intervention for ADHD. The question, though, is whether the current research supports exercise as a viable, effective alternative option for the treatment of ADHD.
A disorder of intention, not attention: ADHD as dysexecutive syndrome - a basic introduction to CBT for ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be conceptualised as the ‘diabetes of psychiatry’ in that it is a chronic condition that results in multiple secondary complications (anxiety, low self-esteem, poor academic performance and risk-taking behaviour, to name but a few) if not closely and properly managed. Appropriate management is fundamentally rooted in an accurate and nuanced clinical conceptualisation of the underlying condition from both biological and psychological perspectives.
Distinguishing bipolar mood disorder and ADHD across the lifespan
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 3 – 7% of school-going children. It persists into adulthood in about 50% of the time and affects about 3% of adults. While it is often characterised by its “core” symptoms of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity, ADHD is actually a complex disorder which is often associated with specific learning disabilities and co-morbidities including anxiety and mood disorders. Untreated and unmanaged it can lead to significant psychiatric morbidity and economic distress.
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