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  Methylphenidate 'Normalizes' Activation in Key Brain Areas in Kids With ADHD, Study Suggests

  May 9, 2013 — The stimulant drug methylphenidate "normalizes" activation of several brain areas in young patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ... > full story
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  90 Percent of Pediatric Specialists Not Following Clinical Guidelines When Treating Preschoolers With ADHD

  May 4, 2013 — A recent study by pediatricians examined to what extent pediatric physicians adhere to American Academy of Pediatrics clinical guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy in treating young patients with ... > full story
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  Examine Social Factors to Explain Rise in Diagnoses of Mental Disorders

  April 25, 2013 — Examining social factors is vital to better explaining and understanding the dramatic rise in the number of Americans diagnosed with mental disorders in recent years, according to a new ... > full story
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  Learning Disabilities Affect Up to 10 Percent of Children

  April 18, 2013 — Up to 10 percent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom, according to a new ... > full story
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  Teachers in Ireland Regard Medication for ADHD as Last Resort

  April 9, 2013 — Teachers in the Republic of Ireland consistently view medication treatment for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a last resort, even when they view the disorder as biologically ... > full story
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  Google Searches About Mental Illness Follow Seasonal Patterns

  April 9, 2013 — Google searches for information across all major mental illnesses and problems followed seasonal patterns, suggesting mental illness may be more strongly linked with seasonal patterns than previously ... > full story
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  Greater Recognition of Face Blindness Needed, Experts Say

  April 2, 2013 — Imagine not being able to recognise your own child at nursery or even pick out your own face from a line-up of ... > full story
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  Children With Sleep Apnea Have Higher Risk of Behavioral, Adaptive and Learning Problems

  March 29, 2013 — A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing, is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive ... > full story
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  Rapid Rise in Antipsychotic Treatment of Medicaid-Insured Children

  March 15, 2013 — More benefit/risk information is needed in community care efforts, says a ... > full story
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  Short Bouts of Exercise Boost Self Control

  March 6, 2013 — Short bouts of moderately intense exercise seem to boost self control, indicates an analysis of the published ... > full story

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