ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

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How Does This Affect Children?

Children with ADHD struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships and poor performance in school because of this.Symptoms sometimes lessen with age, however, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms but they can learn strategies to be successful.

Why Is This A Huge Problem?

ADHD is a very common mental condition however people do not understand the severity of it unless their own children have it. There is no cure and the only way to maintain it at a stability is by taking medicine. However, ADHD medication isn't all that safe. Stimulants are known to cause sleep problems, social withdrawal, involuntary muscle movements, minor delay in growth and very rarely higher blood pressure.

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