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ADHD: Tips for Parents
By Terry Matlen, MSW ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common mental health disorders seen in childhood. Studies estimate that between 3-7 percent of all children have ADHD. That means approximately 2 million children in the USA alone,...
Treatment for Women with ADHD
Relationships, work, and parenting can all become huge challenges for people living with undiagnosed and untreated ADHD. Living for years with these difficulties often produces depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, and other difficulties.
Depression: How Social Workers Help
Consulting with a social worker is a good way to begin seeking treatment for depression.
About Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What Is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of chronic disorders that begin in childhood and in some cases, last through adulthood. It is one of the most common childhood conditions, affecting anywhere...
Suicide Prevention: What you need to know
A friend one day confides that she's considering "ending it all." That her life has become so terribly unbearable, there is no reason to go on. After the initial shock, your first reaction may be to shrug off the suicide threat and assure the friend that her life...
Depression: What you need to know
If you feel sad, anxious or empty, or experience feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness that don’t go away for weeks at a stretch, you may be experiencing depression.
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