The Basics of ADHD

ADHD is a cognitive disorder that make even the simplest tasks more difficult. Watch this video to learn the basics of ADHD.

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Bedwetting Risk Factors

Some children are more likely than others to wet the bed- watch this video to learn if your child is at risk for bedwetting.

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Drug Abuse and Mental Illness

Drug abuse and mental illness are related. Watch this video to learn the association between drugs, addiction and mental illness.

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Bipolar I Disorder

Bipolar I disorder is the most severe form of bipolar disorder. It involves dramatic mood swings that will affect your daily activities. Find out more about this disorder in this video.

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Adult ADHD

ADHD and ADD are learning disorders that affect up to 5 percent of U.S. children, but what does it really mean to have these conditions? What’s the difference between attention deficit hyperactive disorder and attention deficitit disorder, anyway?

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Could a Spot of Tea Help ADHD?

If you are one of numerous adults who suffer from attention deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there may be a simple solution to help ease your symptoms right in your cupboard… tea. A recent article suggests that the caffeine in tea may help ease fatigue and improve focus in people with ADHD. However, we should note that […]

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Brain Scans May Reveal ADHD

With all the hype that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has gotten over the years, it is not uncommon for parents to worry if their kids have it. Now it seems that in the near future, detection of this common disorder may be an MRI away. ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity or a combination. […]

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ADHD Increases Substance Abuse: Family Dinners Help Keep Kids Clean

ADHD children are more prone to substance abuse, according to a new study. The research claims that nearly one-third of the ADHD children they studied developed some form of substance abuse over the course of the 10-year study. Even more concerning is that it seems gender, race or family history played a role in this, […]

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