Why Winter Depression Hits Harder When You Have ADHD
Winter depression (SAD) can strongly affect those with ADHD, Learn why and what you can do to stay in a healthy frame of mind this winter.
ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation
Recent research shows that a significant subgroup of people with ADHD has serious difficulties in regulating their emotions. It confirms that, in many cases, psychotherapy – to address emotional regulation issues – has a more important role to play as pat of an overall treatment plan for ADHD.
ADHD: a mental health risk?
“We have trivialized this condition.” The latest research on ADHD reveals that it is a chronic health problem with almost 30% of children with … Read More
Know your facts about ADHD and depression
ADHD is often accompanied by other conditions. Anxiety and depression are two common conditions experienced by people with ADHD. You can find a great series … Read More
One ADD/ADHD college student’s success story — part 1
[Note: This is part one of a two part story written by guest blogger, Shaina Humphries, University of Illinios — Editor] Jesse is … Read More
Treating ADHD with Exercise
As the days grow shorter, it’s easy for all of us to get less active. If you think about it, how much more time … Read More
The 4 most common anxiety disorders associated with ADHD: Anxiety and ADHD – part 2
Editor’s note: Last month we talked about how anxiety occurs more frequently in ADHD community than in the mainstream population. This month we’ll look … Read More
Dr. Patricia Quinn: Girls with ADHD Face Special Challenges
Many girls with ADHD are left undiagnosed because their symptoms look different. One big difference is that girls are less rebellious, less defiant, and generally less “difficult” than boys. Sadly, they lose out due to their good behavior. Girls with ADHD are more compliant, and are not as easy to spot. Often they are left to drift along from one school year to the next, never working up to their potential and suffering silently. In this interview, Dr. Patricia Quinn discussed the challenges faced by girls with ADHD.
ADHD and Depression: Why it Matters
The rate of anxiety disorders is much higher in people with ADHD than in the general public. There is also a higher rate of depression among people who have ADHD than the general population. ADHD often comes with a host of other issues such as learning disabilities, anxiety and depression. But depression may be the most life-threatening condition of all.
ADHD and Depression II: Types of Depression
Last month we started a three part series on ADHD and depression. The first installment revealed that people with ADHD have a higher incidence … Read More