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Recent tragic events have underscored the importance of psychiatric wellness and sparked a national conversation surrounding the pressing need for improved mental health care. Despite increased attention, mental health is often overlooked as a vital component of overall pediatric health and wellbeing; in fact, many children who have psychological disorders remain undiagnosed due to a …
Addressing the Underlying Causes of ADD/ADHD with Modern Holistic Health: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are diagnoses that can manifest themselves both in childhood and as an adult. The symptoms associated with ADD/ADHD can often affect learning, productivity, and even relationships and can add great stress to those struggling with …
Here’s a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests. As part of a larger study, researchers asked parents of 134 kids with ADHD symptoms to complete a detailed questionnaire about the typical foods the children ate, …
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone app that could allow people to screen for Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD and other neurological diseases and disorders—by recording closeups of their eye. The app uses a near-infrared camera, which is built into newer smartphones for facial recognition, along with a regular selfie camera …
Six in 10 of the women surveyed with depression or anxiety diagnosis say they have been ignored or dismissed by family, friends, and/or partners about their mental health concerns. Two out of three women diagnosed with depression or anxiety say they have reached or are approaching their breaking point regarding their mental health, according to …
ADHD is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. ADHD symptoms can appear as early as between the ages of 3 and 6 and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. While there is no cure for ADHD, currently available treatments can …
Emerging findings from intervention studies implicate healthy dietary patterns combined with lifestyle modifications have the potential to prevent and treatment mental health disorders and modify drug treatment effects. There is strong evidence that nutritional patterns can affect later-life brain function; a healthy diet filled with high-quality foods has been linked to reductions in cognitive decline …
A team of scientists from the UNIGE and the HUG has found that a special type of brain training based on the principle of ‘neurofeedback’ enables people with attention deficit disorder to improve their ability to concentrate. Research highlights: Go/NoGo task performance improved after a single-session of neurofeedback aimed at downregulating the alpha-rhythm. The amplitudes …
According to research from the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus, sugar intake may play a significant role in mental health disorders and even aggressive behaviour. Mental health disorders can have damaging effects on all aspects of life, as scientists are investigating the causes of ADHD and bipolar disorder a new catalyst appears to be …
Now that CBD products are getting to be commonly found over-the-counter, parents are wondering whether their children can take them safely. CBD can help with anxiety issues, attention issues, seizures, pain management, and more. But does it work for children? Here’s what parents need to know first before giving CBD to their child. It Might …