Most evidence these days point to the fact that ADHD is overdiagnosed – especially among children and teenage boys. What many people fail to realize is that many children experience attention deficits and engage in hyperactive, impulsive behavior naturally. It is pretty normal for kids to engage in this type of behavior. My guess is …
Determining whether someone has ADHD takes a thorough psychiatric evaluation. There is no specific test that is perfect for diagnosing this condition. Many problems such as learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression may result in similar symptoms to ADHD. Since many conditions have similar symptoms, it is important to make sure the proper diagnosis is made. …
The usage of Wellbutrin (Bupropion) for treating ADHD and comorbid depression has become a newer practice. It is not very common to use this medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but in some cases people have tried it. Typically when someone is diagnosed with ADHD, they go through the first line of stimulants – this involves …
What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD? ADD stands for “attention deficit disorder” while ADHD stands for “attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” There really isn’t much of a difference other than in ADHD, there is “hyperactivity.” Both are characterized by extreme deficits and/or inability to focus and pay attention. Some would suggest that the term ADD has …
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a diagnosis that is usually given to children and/or teenagers who engage in significant defiance of authority figures. This defiance may involve disobeying rules, starting arguments with parents, spiteful behavior, and/or intentionally annoying adults. Although some of this behavior is pretty normal for most kids and teens, if it becomes …
The symptoms that people experience during schizophrenia can vary depending on the subtype of the illness. There are 5 types of schizophrenia as recognized by the DSM (Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and although many have similar general symptoms, there are various features that can distinguish one subtype from the others. A diagnosis …
Undifferentiated schizophrenia is characterized by general symptoms of schizophrenia that do not fit a specific classification or diagnosis of another subtype. People may exhibit the traditional “positive” and “negative” symptoms, but they may fluctuate over a period of time. This type of schizophrenia can be particularly challenging to diagnose with confidence because someone needs to …