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Greater ADHD Symptoms Reported by Adults With Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adults with greater adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have higher attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptom reporting...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read


ADHD Underappreciated in Older Adults
Adult ADHD is a condition that is often underappreciated in older adults, with less than half being diagnosed and many never receiving treatment. Negative consequences can include job loss, suppressed income levels, low educational attainment, and difficulty maintaining relationships. Primary care physicians or family medicine clinicians are often best placed to diagnose ADHD in older adults, but they may struggle to distinguish ADHD symptoms from other conditions of aging s
chrisviesumalinog
Oct 2, 20232 min read


Antiquated U.S. Laws Governing Methadone Access Must Change
— One-size-fits-all treatment approaches sometimes fail Methadone Access America's drug overdose crisis has escalated in the past few...
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Sep 22, 20233 min read


FDA Approves First Generics for the Treatment of ADHD, BED
Generics are now approved for adults in the treatment of BED and for individuals aged 6 years and older in the treatment of ADHD. The US...
chrisviesumalinog
Sep 21, 20231 min read


Paying Attention to ADHD Prescriptions in Your Community
How many children in your community are on ADHD medications? Do you know how important it is to find out? It may be time for a new...
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Aug 28, 20239 min read


Two Years of Methylphenidate Use Likely Does Not Affect Growth in Children With ADHD
Long-term methylphenidate treatment is not likely to be associated with growth impairments. Two years of treatment with methylphenidate...
chrisviesumalinog
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Child Assault Tied to Triple the Risk for Mental Illness Within 1 Year
Children exposed to physical assault were twice as likely to be diagnosed with mental illness in the years following the assault than...
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Aug 27, 20233 min read


Most Children With ADHD Are Not Receiving Medications
Only 26.2% of children with parent-reported ADHD had ever received outpatient mental health care. HealthDay News — Most children with...
chrisviesumalinog
Aug 21, 20232 min read


High Suicidality Among Children With ADHD Mediated by Family Functioning, Psychiatry Comorbidities
ADHD The risk for suicidality is high among children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may be mediated by family...
chrisviesumalinog
Aug 19, 20232 min read


Cognitive Benefit of Highly Touted MIND Diet Questioned
Highly Touted MIND Diet The effect of the highly touted MIND diet with mild calorie restriction offered no greater protection against...
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Aug 17, 20233 min read


The 1-2-3 Magic of Effective Child Discipline
1-2-3 Magic is the #1 selling child discipline program in the country!

Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 5, 20233 min read


What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual disability involves problems with general mental abilities that affect functioning in two areas: Intellectual functioning...

Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20234 min read


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is ADHD and Adults Care with a Specialist Psychiatrist? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought). ADHD is considered a chronic and debilitating disorder and is known to impact the individual in many

Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 23, 20237 min read
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