Category: Inattention, Impulsivity, & Hyperactivity (ADHD)
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February 9th, 2012 |
Bulimia has been linked to psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance misuse. Other behavioral problems, including aggression, oppositional defiance, and impulsivity, have also been shown to increase the risk for disordered eating and bulimia in White American girls. However, to date there has been little research focusing on how these behaviors and mental health issues contribute to the development of bulimia in African American girls. Previous studies have demonstrated that externalizing behaviors predict eating issues, but this relationship has not been examined longitudinally.... Read More
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February 3rd, 2012 |
Children with learning difficulties require special attention from caregivers and teachers. Understanding the particular needs of these children is imperative to ensure that they achieve academic and social success. Memory and language are two separate elements of cognitive developmentthat influence the overall well-being of a child. Research has shown that deficits in these two domains can overlap, creating an even more complicated framework... Read More
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February 3rd, 2012 |
According to a new study led by A.C. Burnett of the Department of Psychology at the University of Melbourne in Australia, children born prematurely and with low birth weights (LBW) are three-and-a-half times more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety than normal birth weight (NBW) children. Children born prematurely are already at increased risk for physical health problems, learning disabilities, and other cognitive challenges. Some research has provided evidence that children who are born prematurely... Read More
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November 22nd, 2011 |
Being the target of bullying can cause a child to internalize and experience a decrease in self-worth. Many children who are victims of bullying become isolated and withdrawn, and often have a limited social circle of friends. “Because many of the correlates and predictors of peer victimization are common in children with ADHD, it is not surprising that children with ADHD are at elevated risk for peer victimization,” said Stephanie L. Cardoos of the Department of Psychology at the University of... Read More
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November 21st, 2011 |
College in London theorized that self-reports and parent reports of symptomology would provide a more accurate picture of a child’s overall behavior. “This study uses an alternative approach to the question of youth BP starting at the level of individual symptoms that occur during an episode of elated mood,” said Goodman of his recent study. Goodman and his colleagues were concerned mostly with bipolar not otherwise specified (BPNOS), a condition that previous research has suggested eventually develops into BPI or BPII. “These findings suggested... Read More
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November 4th, 2011 |
Tic disorders (TD), which are neurodevelopmental issues that cause physical tics, are commonly found in children who also have another psychological challenge. “The majority of individuals with TD (up to 90%) have at least one comorbid psychiatric disorder, with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being the most frequent co-occurring condition,” said Ellen Greimel of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen in Germany. “ADHD has been shown to substantially account for impairments in... Read More
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November 4th, 2011 |
Students can suffer negative consequences as a result of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). These children often find themselves removed from class due to disruptive behavior, which leads to fewer opportunities for learning. Additionally, many of these children have difficulty making friends because of the labels put on them by other students and staff. Teachers find themselves frustrated and resentful that the student is taking time away from the other children. “Consequently, teachers, as well as students with and without disabilities,... Read More
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October 26th, 2011 |
Parents of ADHD children experience elevated levels of stress and often find their role dissatisfying. Some exhibit depressive symptoms as well. But a new study suggests that it is not the hyperactive-impulsive, attention (HIA) behavior of the child that causes these emotions, but rather the lack of control a parent of an ADHD child feels. “Theoretically, it has been suggested that children with ADHD often have an underactive behavioral inhibition system, which means they are unresponsive to cues of possible punishment,” said Terese Glatz of the Center... Read More
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October 18th, 2011 |
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Individuals diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have been classified into three subtypes: Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive (HI), Predominantly Inattentive (I), or Combined (C). I-Type individuals tend to be more lethargic, hypoactive, and often daydream or experience periods of mental confusion. “This constellation came to be labeled “sluggish cognitive tempo” (SCT); or more recently simply as attention-deficit disorder (ADD),” said Russell A. Barkley, of the Department of Psychiatry at the Medical University of South... Read More
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October 13th, 2011 |
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There is significant disagreement in the clinical community as to the prevalence of pediatric bipolar disorder. This is due in part to the symptoms that children exhibit in comparison to the symptoms seen in adults with bipolar. In addition, the validity of the parent-reported version of the General Behavior Inventory (PGBI), a tool used to measure symptoms in children who may have bipolar, has been in question. In a recent study, Andrew J. Freeman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with his colleagues from several other universities,... Read More
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October 12th, 2011 |
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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is among the most common childhood problems and is marked by hostility and aggression. Some research has suggested that the presence of ADHD is a predictor of ODD in children, while other research has identified specific family experiences as playing key roles in the development of ODD. In a new study, Elizabeth A. Harvey of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, along with her colleagues from the Baystate Medical... Read More
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September 29th, 2011 |
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Women with substance use issues are more likely to also struggle with eating issues than women without substance issues, and similarly, women with eating issues are at increased risk for substance use problems. In both these groups of women, a common risk factor is impulsivity. “Recent research has identified that negative urgency, the tendency to act rashly in response to negative affect, is a contributor to distress-driven rash or impulsive action,” said Sarah Fischer of the University of Georgia and lead author of a study exploring the... Read More
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September 13th, 2011 |
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There has been a dramatic increase in the use of stimulants by those who are deemed healthy and have no medical need for the drug. The surge comes from the belief that stimulants increase cognitive ability, making one smarter. The most common methylphenidates (MPH) or amphetamines (AMP) used include Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, primarily prescribed for the treatment of ADHD. M. Elizabeth Smith from the Department of Psychology and Martha J. Farah, of the Center for Neuroscience & Society, both... Read More
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August 30th, 2011 |
Adult attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common problem that affects millions of people. ADHD can slow learning, cause disorganized thoughts and result in emotional deregulation. In order to decipher the specific impairments resulting from ADHD and identify precisely how adult ADHD affects each one, researchers from the University of Cambridge and Adult ADHD Research Clinic, the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Trinity College, Ludwig-Maximillians-University and University Bielefeld collaborated... Read More
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