Children who have ADHD are often given medicine as part of their treatment plan. The type of medicine most often chosen is a psychostimulant. Read on to learn more.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based, or neurodevelopmental, disorder. It is often first diagnosed in childhood.
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Autism spectrum disorder is a problem that affects a child's nervous system and growth and development. It often shows up during a child's first 3 years of life.
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If you are a parent or grandparent of a child with ASD, it can be heartbreaking if you feel like you just can't connect with them. Here are some things to know that can help you and your relationship.
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Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling.
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A look at the link between metabolic syndrome and depression--and how to get help.
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Most people who commit suicide have a mental disorder, most commonly a depressive disorder or a substance abuse disorder.
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Dysthymia is a milder, yet long-lasting form of depression.
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Binge eating disorder is when someone often eats large amounts of food in a short time. It is also called compulsive overeating. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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The disorder may develop when others make repeated negative comments about a person's weight.
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Grief moves in and out of stages from disbelief and denial, to anger and guilt, to finding a source of comfort, to eventually adjusting to the loss.
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Learning about grief and how it affects your family can help you get through the difficult times together. It may even help your family grow stronger.
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This Q&A will help you understand OCD, and the obsessions, compulsions, and rituals that are part of it.
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The symptoms of OCD vary widely from person to person. Without treatment, OCD can last for a lifetime.
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A growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people.
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Panic disorder is when you have repeated, unexpected panic attacks and worry constantly about when the next one might happen. Medicines and therapy can help.
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If you tend to worry a lot, even when there’s no reason, you may have generalized anxiety disorder or GAD. Medicine and lifestyle changes can help.
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Genetics can play a part in whether you have problems with alcohol. But many other factors also have an influence. Here's what you should know.
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Three kinds of prescription medicines are potentially addictive: opioids, tranquilizers, and stimulants. Here's what you should know.
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LSD, also called acid, is one of the most commonly used hallucinogens or psychedelic drugs.
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Until recently, heroin was not considered a problem among children of middle-class parents. But lately, it has been showing up in new places. Today the typical user could be a person from any race, part of the country, socioeconomic level, or age.
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