One of the most commonly observed mental illnesses in children is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is often first diagnosed in infancy and frequently continues into adulthood. Children with ADHD may find it difficult to focus, control impulsive conduct (behaving without thinking through the implications), or control their level of activity.

Kids frequently struggle with their attention spans and manners, and this is normal. However, these behaviors don't suddenly disappear in children with ADHD. The persistent, sometimes severe symptoms might make it challenging to engage with friends, family, or the workplace.

A child with ADHD could:

• Often daydream
• frequently lose or forget stuff
• wriggle or fidget
• Talk excessively
• take needless risks or careless actions
• having trouble avoiding the temptation
• have difficulty switching off
• have trouble getting along with other people

You cannot stop or treat ADHD. However, if an ADHD child or adult is recognized early and has a solid treatment and education plan, they can control their symptoms.

What causes ADHD-related brain changes is unclear. There is ample proof that ADHD is primarily hereditary. A parent or other family member of many children with ADHD. Children may also be more susceptible to it if they experienced an early birth, are exposed to chemicals in the environment or had moms who used drugs while they were pregnant.

ADHD Treatment

There are various methods for treating ADHD. However, evidence indicates that a multimodal strategy is the most effective method to treat symptoms for many kids. This involves a combination of several therapy modalities. With the help of medication and counseling, many symptoms of ADHD can be controlled. It is crucial that therapists, doctors, teachers, and parents work closely together.

Without treatment, ADHD can make it difficult to manage the difficulties of daily living. Children could struggle to learn or build social skills. Adults may struggle with addiction and interpersonal relationships. Mood swings, sadness, low self-esteem, eating disorders, risk-taking, and disputes with others may also result from the illness.

However, a lot of people with ADHD lead happy, fulfilling lives. Treatment aids.

It is very important to monitor your symptoms and visit the doctor frequently. Sometimes medicines and therapies that were successful in the past lose their effectiveness. Your treatment strategy might need to modify. Early in adulthood, some people's symptoms improve, and some are able to quit taking their medications.

PDO I Kimberly Tanador, RND

References:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd

What is ADHD?

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adhd.html#:~:text=ADHD%20stands%20for%20attention%20deficit,at%20home%2C%20and%20in%20friendships.