Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can — and should — do
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It affects approximately 7% to 8% of all children and youth in the US. As the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) pointed out in their recent clinical practice guideline for ADHD, that’s more than the mental health system can handle, which means that pediatricians need to step up and help out.
So, if your child is having problems with attention, focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or some combination of those, and is at least 4 years old, your first step should be an appointment with your child’s primary care do...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Adolescent health Children's Health Neurological conditions Parenting Source Type: blogs
Can Mindfulness Meditation Really Reduce Pain and Suffering?
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There are many scientifically-validated claims about meditation's myriad benefits, but can it actually reduce chronic pain?
One study demonstrated a significant decrease in chronic pain-related suffering from 10 weeks of mindfulness meditation.
Another study found that meditation improves pain tolerance by 57%.
How is this possible? To make sense of these results, it helps to know the diff...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - November 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: christinejoneslms Tags: featured health and fitness psychology self improvement meditation pain Source Type: blogs
Video Game Uses Brain Wave Monitoring to Treat ADHD
While there are a number of drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), they can have some pretty serious side effects. Researchers in Singapore at the country’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Duke-NUS (National University of Singapore) Medical School, and A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), have developed a system that combines neuromonitoring with video games to help kids improve their ADHD symptoms. Neeuro Pte Ltd. is a local company that has been spun off to commercialize the technology.
So far, a randomized controlled trial of the prototype of the technology was su...
Source: Medgadget - November 8, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: Neurology Pediatrics Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Magnetic Scanner Small Enough for Kids to Study Brain Development
As kids grow, their brains undergo a development process that is poorly understood. Children can have short attention spans, move around a lot, and are not easy to get into and then keep still inside a stationary scanner.
Now, a collaboration of scientists from University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, and University College London has developed a functional magnetoencephalography scanner that young kids can wear while playing video games and doing other normal activities. Using the technology, it may be possible to better understand how a variety of brain conditions develop. Of course, there may also be diagnosti...
Source: Medgadget - November 8, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: Neurology Neurosurgery Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
How ADHD Can Hamper Sex —And How Both Partners Can Help
During sex, partners don’t only connect physically; they can connect emotionally and spiritually, too. During this kind of intimacy, couples are able to be fully present, focusing on their partners—without the distractions of phones, jobs, and expanding to-do lists.
Which is vital. After all, satisfying sex contributes to a satisfying relationship—and even a satisfying life, according to Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST, a psychologist, certified sex therapist, and speaker specializing in ADHD, relationships, and sexuality.
Sex also provides us with a pleasurable break from daily mundane tasks—like chores, bills—and co...
Source: World of Psychology - November 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: ADHD and ADD Disorders General Happiness Marriage and Divorce Relationships Self-Help Sexuality Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Intimacy Sex Life Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: November 2, 2019
This week’s Psychology Around the Net focuses on how turning your to-do list into an action plan can help you become more productive, why nightmares can be beneficial to your mental health, how your brain type affects who you are, and more.
How Nightmares Could Be Good for Your Mental Health: Typically, we don’t view nightmares as pleasant experiences, but they might be positive ones. Well, have positive benefits, that is. Research shows that nightmares can help relieve stress, offer insight into our suppressed emotions, and prepare us for real-life threats. According to Harvard University’s Dr. Deirdre...
Source: World of Psychology - November 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Psychology Around the Net Abusive Relationships Adhd brain types Mothers Nightmares Romantic Relationships Self Destruction Self Sabotage Teens Source Type: blogs
Think your child might have a disability or developmental delay? Take these steps
While we all want our children not to have any problems at all, the reality is that life doesn’t always work that way. Many children suffer from some sort of problem, whether it’s something minor and often temporary, like a speech delay, or something more difficult and permanent, like cerebral palsy or autism.
Children with problems or disabilities are no less wonderful and deserving than children without. The key to getting them on the right path for the best life possible is identifying those problems and getting help — as early as possible. That’s why it’s important to speak up early. Sometimes there isn’t a...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - October 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Children's Health Parenting Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Clutter vs. Hoarding- What ’ s the Difference?
We all have a friend or family member who just can’t seem to get out from under their accumulation of stuff. Their garage, guest bedroom and basement are packed, and you can’t see the top of the kitchen table. But when does “cluttered” become “hoarded?” We have all seen the sensationalized TV depictions of filthy homes that need to be condemned. But is that what hoarding really looks like? And why can’t those folks just throw it all out?
Today’s guest explains myths surrounding hoarding, treatment strategies and why we all might be at risk.
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Source: World of Psychology - October 17, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Brain and Behavior Disorders General Interview LifeHelper Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Psychiatry Psychology The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
October 26th is DEA National Take Back Day
On October 26th, DEA National Take Back Day will once again address a crucial public safety issue. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misuse controlled prescription drugs – and that study indicates that most of these prescription drugs were either obtained from family and friends or found in the most-neglected staple of every bathroom: the medicine cabinet.
What’s the Purpose of DEA National Take Back Day?
DEA National Take Back Day gives individuals the chance to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs in a safe, judgment-free environment. Cleaning out the average pres...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - October 16, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction to Pharmaceuticals Painkiller dea national take back day opioids prescription drug abuse prescription drug addiction prescription drug detox prescription drug use prescription drugs prescription medication prescri Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: October 12, 2019
This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes an interesting look at how our shadow selves affect relationships, why death anxiety is keeping men awake, strategies to help boost focus and motivation, and more.
New Psychology Research Has Linked Death Anxiety to Bedtime Procrastination: A new study published in The Journal of General Psychology suggests “death anxiety” is a predictor of bedtime procrastination in males. After surveying 229 Turkish participants about their attitudes about death, sleeping behaviors, and self-control, researchers found that men who are bothered by their own mortality are more ...
Source: World of Psychology - October 12, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Psychology Around the Net Adhd Brain Scans Children death death anxiety Focus Language Skills Mortality Motivation Relationships shadow self Sleep Spiritual Health Suicidal Behavior Suicide Risk Source Type: blogs
Women and ADHD: Changing Destructive Self-Talk
I’m such a mess!
I can’t do the simplest things.
Why am I so stupid?
I’m too sensitive.
Why am I so lazy?
Everyone else can do this without any problems. Why can’t I?
I’ll never accomplish that.
How does she get everything done?
Many women with ADHD wake up with these kinds of thoughts, and they follow them throughout the day.
Perhaps similar thoughts have followed you, too, for a very, very long time.
And the longer these thoughts have followed you, the more they’ve become part of your sense of self, chipping away at how you see yourself, your abilities, and your worth.
In their insightful, compas...
Source: World of Psychology - October 11, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: ADHD and ADD Books Disorders General Motivation and Inspiration Self-Help Stress Success & Achievement Women's Issues Adult Attention Deficit Destructive Patterns self-compassion Self-Talk Source Type: blogs
Nintendo to release new version of Brain Age brain training game
Image of the new Brain Age for the Nintendo Switch to be released in December in Japan
Nintendo resurrects Brain Age on Switch (VentureBeat):
“Nintendo is going to bring back one of its biggest franchises on the hybrid Switch handheld/home console. No, it’s not F‑Zero or Style Savvy. The company revealed in an announcement today that Brain Training is coming to the Switch in Japan on December 27.
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day was a major success on the Nintendo DS in 2005 and beyond. It was part of the publisher’s efforts to appeal to an audience of players beyond core gamers … Nintendo has played...
Source: SharpBrains - October 7, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology brain training brain-age nintendo Switch train-your-brain Source Type: blogs
Should pediatricians treat ADHD with medications or behavioral treatment first?
When children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall are usually the first line of treatment. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines Monday upholding that central role of medications accompanied by behavioral therapy in ADHD treatment. Some experts say, however, they are disappointed the new guidelines don ’t […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 6, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/alex-smith-2" rel="tag" > Alex Smith < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Pediatrics Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
