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Recent News About ADHD FDA Approves Strattera(R) for Maintenance of ADHD in Children and Adolescents Eli Lilly and Company announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Strattera(R: 70.88, -0.15, -0.21%) (atomoxetine HCI) for maintenance treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Strattera, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, is the first FDA-approved non-stimulant to treat ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. Labeled ADHD - Survivor - SUCCESS Labeled
"ADHD", survivor, exactly what do I mean? Raising my son, who is now
19, I recall the negativity of this diagnosis placed him as a child
at the time he was 6 years old. Givng them a label, I was told then
by others - one that each year the following teacher was aware of
the ADHD child from the teacher who had him the year before. And
survivor is what it is for an ADHD child, for they are brilliant
children who are only misunderstood. Other ADHD News
Visit Our New ADD/ADHD Forums Have your visited our new mental health forums - bulletin boards area? It's a place where people with psychiatric conditions or their family members and friends can post questions regarding the mental health issues that confront them today. We encourage you to post your questions and to offer your advice and experience. Sharing is helpful to everyone. Online Conference Transcript Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment ADHD can be misdiagnosed or not diagnosed in adults. A recent community based survey (the National Comorbidity Survey) found that only 10% of the adults with ADHD had seen and received treatment for their ADHD in the last year. Read this conference transcript with Dr. Lenard Adler to be informed about Adult ADHD. Powerful Documentary Films at HealthyPlace.com HealthyPlace.com unveiled four of the most powerful mental health videos you have ever seen. These are stories about sexual molestation, rape, eating disorders and teens trapped in abusive relationships. What makes these mental health films different and so moving is that they describe the impact of physical and sexual violence and misperceptions on their victims. You can watch them using your windows media player. We've also set up special bulletin boards for your feedback.
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Buy the book or comment on the book Adders.org My Top Tips For Dealing With My ADD Son, Richard The following are my top tips for dealing with my ADD son Richard. Please remember that they have not worked every time and of course each child is different, but if they give you some food for thought, then all the better. 1. Stay Calm Easy to say I know but if I get stressed out at one of Richard's moods, and I have, it makes him ten times worse. Visit Adders.org to continue reading. Video News
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Myths and Facts There's been a lot of talk in recent years about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. And with all the talk has come a lot of misinformation. Is this a real disease? If so, what are the causes? And how is it diagnosed? Join our panel as they help us separate fact from fiction. Radio Show Archives
Many people define "social anxiety, social phobia" as "performance anxiety," being afraid of a public performance, such as public speaking. But the reality is, for social phobics, any interaction can be a performance leading to symptoms that include blushing, profuse sweating, trembling, and other symptoms of anxiety, including difficulty talking and nausea or other stomach discomfort. On this show, we discussed what causes someone to develop social anxiety and what can be done to cope and treat it? Listen to the Radio Show Archives when you click here with your Windows media player. Looking for Journalers
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