{"id":6196,"date":"2020-10-13T19:06:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T19:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=6196"},"modified":"2020-10-13T19:13:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T19:13:25","slug":"adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"ADHD"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental disorder diagnosed in children, as well as found in teens and continues into adulthood. Children who are diagnosed with ADHD tend to be hyperactive, have difficulty staying focused, and can\u2019t control their impulses.\u00a0 Boys tend to be affected more frequently than girls.<\/p>\n

There isn\u2019t a definite cause for the illness but there is a hereditary component, or result of a chemical imbalance in people who are diagnosed with ADHD. Mothers who smoke, drank alcohol, had poor nutrition or were substance abusers during their pregnancy tend to have children with a higher incidence of the disease.<\/p>\n

Children with ADHD:
\n\u2022\u00a0Are easily distracted
\n\u2022\u00a0Have trouble sitting still
\n\u2022\u00a0Have trouble waiting their turn
\n\u2022\u00a0Have difficulty organizing themselves
\n\u2022\u00a0Talk excessively<\/p>\n

ADHD cannot be cured but can be managed through therapy and medication. Early intervention is an important component of successfully managing ADHD.<\/p>\n

To schedule an appointment with a child psychiatrist at Flushing\u00a0 Hospital Medical Center, please call (718) 670-5562<\/a><\/p>\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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