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Low Birth Weight Children Appear At Higher Risk Of Psychiatric Disturbances

Low-birth-weight children appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal-birth-weight children, according to a new report. In addition, low-birth-weight children from urban communities may be more likely to have attention problems than suburban low-birth-weight children.

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Vyvanse® is now Available In U.S.

Pharmacies Nationwide In Six Dosage Strengths - ADHD Vyvanse ®  is the first prodrug stimulant approved to treat ADHD and was shown to provide consistent delivery of active medication from patient to patient. In clinical studies of Vyvanse ® in children and adults,

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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.

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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.

Looking for Journalers

Sharing your life with others, especially people you don't yet know, can be difficult. Writing a journal also takes some time, energy and real commitment. Imagine pouring your thoughts and feelings out a few times a week.

If you would like to write a journal with us, fill out this short application form.

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Social Problems Often Associated With Attention Deficit Disorder

Some children with Attention Deficit Disorder experience significant problems socializing with peers and cooperating with authority figures. This is because when children have difficulty maintaining attention during an interaction with an adult, they may miss important parts of the conversation.

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From Our Bookstore

The Disorganized Mind:
Coaching Your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time, Tasks, and Talents

Short sections explaining the biological reasons for the disorder's more exasperating symptoms are contributed by Ratey's husband John, a psychiatrist specializing in treatment of ADHD and co-author of Driven to Distraction, a seminal ADHD book. With a nod to her audience, Ratey divides her book into sections that can be absorbed in small increments, including her own struggles with the disorder, her six-step "A.N.S.W.E.R" system, case studies and tips from spouses and employers.

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Video News

Learn about ADHD among African Americans, and the growing divide in the number of minorities seeking ADHD treatment.

Does TV Cause ADD?

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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.

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Between Feb '98 and today, Shelly's 12-year old daughter has had 17 acute hospitalizations and 27 months of residential treatment. Her daughter suffers from Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Shelly discusses her daughter's troubling behaviors, the reasons behind them, and what she's learned from her daily emotional struggle.

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