‘ADHD’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 2

Parents continue to experience problems removing the backing of the new Daytrana patch for ADHD, according to user feedback collected at CounsellingResource.com. Nonetheless, we’ve received three times as many reports of positive overall experiences as reports of negative experiences with Daytrana. Our users have also contributed several suggestions about removing the Daytrana patch adhesive from the skin, and many questions about using the medication. For example, is it OK to cut the patches in half or thirds?

Research conducted at a Cincinnati children’s hospital reveals a correlation between prenatal tobacco exposure and ADHD, and between higher blood levels of lead and ADHD. Could these two factors be responsible for over half a million cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the US alone?

Are you concerned about symptoms that seem like they could indicate ADHD? You’re not alone, as diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and children alike continue to increase at a surprisingly high rate. Our section on psychological tests and quizzes has added a short, 6-question Adult ADHD screening quiz based on work by the World Health Organization.

The first skin patch to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children will be sold under the name Daytrana. Designed to be worn for 9 hours, the ADHD patch contains methylphenidate, the same stimulant as that in Ritalin.

Blended fish oil supplements taken for just three months brought dramatic improvements in symptoms of ADHD, severe impulsivity, and severe inattention, according to a study of 12-15 year olds with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.