What does ADHD look like and how is it managed

By Steven Mayo

I chose ADHD because I personally have it and a lot of teenager have it nowadays.

Why I chose ADHD

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactive disorder. It is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persist into adulthood.

What is ADHD

Evidence suggests that a region known as the frontal cortex is involved in ADHD

The frontal cortex is part of the cerebral cortex

Many believe that it results from a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Too much TV Sugar Caffeine Food colorings Poor home life Poor schools

What Causes ADHD

Strattera is the most commonly used medication

Ritalin Adderall Dextrostat

Medications

Behavior modification, cognitive therapy, anger management, family counseling, and social training

Combining non-drug therapies with medication has a high success rate

Non medication treatmeants

www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275 www.aafp.org/afp/20001101/2077 www.teenshealth.org http://www.adhd.org.nz/cause1.html

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