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Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
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Minorities Face Barriers to Effective ADHD Treatments, Study Contends
May 12, 2010 — Several barriers prevent minority children with ADHD from receiving the most effective treatments, according to a new ... > full story -
Exposure to Prenatal Smoking May Lead to Psychiatric Problems
May 4, 2010 — New research shows that prenatal smoking can lead to psychiatric problems and increase the need for psychotropic medications in childhood and young ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Mental Health
Children's Health
Mental Health Research
Child Development
Research Helps End Guesswork in Prescribing ADHD Drug
May 3, 2010 — Children with ADHD who carry a specific type of dopamine receptor gene respond better to the drug methylphenidate than those without the genotype, according to new ... > full story -
Children With Autism Frequently Receive Psychotropic Medications
May 2, 2010 — A new study shows that use of psychotropic medications is common among children with ASD, with 27 percent of those enrolled in the network registry receiving at least one medication to manage their ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
Mental Health Research
ADD and ADHD
Mental Health
Child Development
Child Psychology
ADHD Linked to Interaction of Genetics and Psychology
April 15, 2010 — ADHD may be caused by alterations in the serotonin neurotransmission system combined with a tendency to experience psychosocial distress. Researchers found that ADHD behaviors in children and ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
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Mental Health
Mental Health Research
Children's Health
Child Development
Synergy Between Behavioral and Pharmacologic Interventions for ADHD
April 6, 2010 — Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting children and adolescents. Children with ADHD are excessively restless, impulsive, and ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Mental Health
Mental Health Research
Children's Health
Child Development
Behavioral Incentives Mimic Effects of Medication on Brain Systems in ADHD
April 1, 2010 — Medication and behavioral interventions help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) better maintain attention and self control by normalizing activity in the same brain ... > full story -
Meta-Cognitive Therapy More Effective for Adult ADHD Patients
March 30, 2010 — Researchers have learned that meta-cognitive therapy (MCT), a method of skills teaching by use of cognitive-behavioral principles, yielded significantly greater improvements in symptoms of attention ... > full story -
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Educational Psychology
Attention Deficit Disorder
Possible Early Glimpse of Autism's Impact on Older Siblings
March 8, 2010 — A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, ... > full story -
Mouse Model Reveals a Cause of ADHD
February 27, 2010 — Although it's typically considered an adolescent curse, ADHD actually affects about five percent of adults as well. New research in a mouse model of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder suggests ... > full story
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