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US military hires 700 recruits who have faced behavioral challenges
After revisiting its policy on which medical conditions bar applicants from joining services, the US military for the first time has permitted 700 recruits with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to enlist, according to a report.
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One in every 15 youth suffers from ADHD: Here’s what you need to know about this mental health difficulty
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a brain disorder caused by the confluence of many genetic and environmental risk factors
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Mutations in clock proteins may be responsible for night owl effect seen in delayed sleep phase syndrome, finds study
Experts suggest that any genetic changes in clock proteins CLOCK, BMAL-1, cryptochrome, and period may disrupt our internal clock and lead to sleep phase disorder
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Excessive sugar intake may increase the risk of aggressive behaviour, bipolar disorder and ADHD, suggests study
Excessive intake of fructose, specifically high fructose corn syrup, can stimulate craving, risk-taking, impulsivity and aggression and increases the risk of ADHD and bipolar disorder
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Autistic Pride Day 2020: How autism is different from ADHD, and why understanding that is crucial for effective therapy
Ahead of Autistic Pride Day (18 June), lets us take a closer look at various aspects of ADHD and autism among children and understand why it is important to differentiate between the two at an early stage
168 of 326 non-coronavirus deaths till 9 May were suicides, finds report: COVID-19 lockdown may cost us dearer than economy, warn psychiatrists
Suicide is reportedly the second leading cause of non-coronavirus deaths in India during the lockdown, according to the data compiled by a journalist
Coronavirus lockdown: Despondency in adults can quickly spread to their children in times like these, warns child psychiatrist
The mix of information and misinformation, and exaggerated fears of the situation, result in symptoms of anxiety of various kinds depending on the age of the child, warns child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Amit Sen.
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Mental health: Children who sleep under 9 hours a day are prone to behavioural problems, anxiety, depression
Kids who don't sleep enough have slower cognitive development, are more prone to anxiety, depression and behavioural issues.
Living around vinyl floors, fire-resistant sofas can be toxic to kids, study finds
Some of the risks the study associated with these pollutants are ADHD, autism & cancer.
9 Months | Season 3 | Toddlers with special needs, part 2
Discussion on identification of children with arthritis, asthama and other issues, how to deal with toddlers with special needs, challenges with peers, lack of society's support, confidence issues and much more
9 Months | Season 3 | Toddlers with special needs, part 1
Discussion on how one can identify a child with special needs, birth defects, identification of children with ADHD/ASD, different intervention programs available in India and much more
Fidget Spinner mania: The new anti-fidget toy fad a stress buster or a distraction in classrooms?
Just months after the fidget spinner first whirled its way into the hands of antsy youngsters, some schools have already banned it, prompting a debate about the difficulties that children experience concentrating
Research claims that excessive use of smartphone is bad for mental health
Excess use of smartphone and other devices may lead to attention, behaviour and self-regulation problems for adolescents already at risk for mental health issues, warns new research.
Did you know smartphones can make you hyperactive?
Pervasive use of a smartphone could be the reason behind attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like symptoms, new research suggests.
'Pansexual', 'panromantic': Labels may sometimes help, but more often restrict us
Labels can help us better navigate the world. But they can also be restrictive, especially when used in the context of mental health and identity.
Did you know academic stress in kids can spur ADHD?
A new study says increasing academic stress on younger children is likely to be the reason behind the high prevalence of attention-deficit disorder (ADHD)
Common pesticide may increase risk of ADHD
Exposure to a common household pesticide may increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new study has found.
Anti-depressants in pregnancy linked to attention deficit disorder
Children born to women who took antidepressants during pregnancy are statistically likelier to develop the mental disorder ADHD, researchers said on Tuesday.
Stimulant drugs help patients with ADHD
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take stimulants such as Ritalin tend to feel the drugs help them control their behaviour and do not turn them into "robots" as many sceptics assume, a study found on Monday.