Mental Health

 

ADD & ADHD

ADD, known as Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD, known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the co-existence of attention problems and hyperactivity. Since 1994 the medical community has referred to ADD as ADHD formally, although ADD is a term frequently used by many people. Many observers of people suffering from ADHD dismiss ADHD sufferer’s symptoms as annoying behaviors, not realizing the underlying condition. If left untreated ADHD can interfere with a person’s education and interpersonal relationships. ADHD is a diagnosis that usually comes during childhood. Most children who suffer from ADHD will continue to suffer into adulthood. As adults, many suffering from ADHD develop coping mechanisms to compensate for their symptoms. ADHD is a more common diagnosis in boys rather than in girls. Some believe the discrepancy is due to the bias of referring teachers. Treatment for ADHD is usually a combination of medication, counseling, lifestyle changes and behavior modification.

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Bipolar

There are several names for bipolar disorder; they include manic depression, manic-depressive disorder and bipolar affective disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is most characterize with extreme swings in mood, from extreme mania to extreme depression. Bipolar disorder is fairly common effecting nearly 5.7 million Americans.

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Depression

All people feel sad and depresses at some point in their life, but people who suffer from severe depression have a diagnosable mental health disorder that requires care for improvement to be possible. Depression is a normal reaction to loss and disappointment in life. People who suffer from severe depression have symptoms of depression and deep sadness that last for days and weeks.

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