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ADHD: From fringe condition to mainstream recognition

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Procrastination, risk-taking, impulsivity, difficulty completing tasks, and problems maintaining focus are among the features of attention deficit disorder (ADD) in adults. In children, these symptoms often – though not always – come with noticeable hyperactivity and fidgeting, which are typically associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).   “In the past 30 to 40 years, what […]

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ADHD or constantly distracted? How to tell the difference in today’s always-on world

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As October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, attention is turning to how today’s fast-paced, digitally driven lifestyle overlaps with the symptoms of adult ADHD. Constant notifications, the pressure to multitask and everyday stress, are leaving many adults wondering whether their struggles to focus and concentrate stem from clinical ADHD or if it’s simply the effects

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ADHD in women: Undiagnosed and misunderstood

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ADHD is not just a childhood condition. And it doesn’t only affect boisterous schoolboys.  This Women’s Month, the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is spotlighting a struggle that many women and girls have endured for decades: living with undiagnosed or misunderstood ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Dr Wisani Makhomisane, SASOP member and specialist psychiatrist,

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Teen sleep problems may present as ADHD

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Poor sleep in teens can mimic the symptoms of ADHD, which is why sleep history should be considered before a diagnosis is reached, says Dr Alison Bentley, medical doctor at Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic. Dr Bentley was speaking at a recent fireside chat hosted by Education Incorporated Private School and its principal, Gershom Aitchison, in partnership with

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