Topic: signs of ADHD

What Can Trigger ADHD in Adults? 6 Factors to Look Out For

Dr. Tali Shenfield

The last two years have been a period of prolonged stress and isolation for many people, leading to an increase in restlessness, irritability, inattention, and other symptoms that resemble attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a result, a significant number of previously asymptomatic adults have begun to consider, or even actively pursue, an ADHD diagnosis. If you’re among those wondering ...

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How to Determine Whether Your Child Has Executive Function Deficit and What You Can Do to Help

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Have you ever wondered why your child lacks the same “internal manager” you have? Why he (or she) struggles to stay on track with everyday tasks, like doing homework or chores? Why he sometimes has difficulty completing even purely voluntary projects? You may know that he behaves this way because his brain isn’t yet fully developed, but many parents ...

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Is it Bipolar Disorder or ADHD? Can your Child be Misdiagnosed?

Anna Kaminsky

ADHD misdiagnosis as a bipolar disorder often occurs due to similarity of symptoms, making an accurate diagnosis challenging. If you follow news, you must know about the explosion in the number of children and teenagers being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Many parents also aware of very serious mental health condition called Bipolar Disorder. These two conditions often ...

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Principal Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Teenagers

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent mental health problems affecting children in the United States. It is widely discussed in popular mental health articles, and it seems that parents all think they know how to tell if their child is showing the telltale signs of ADHD: trouble focusing, low grades, disciplinary problems at school, and ...

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