What causes ADHD?
In most people having the diagnosis, ADHD is likely to be the result of their genetic make-up (i.e. their DNA) and events that happen to them throughout life. Together, these may cause slight differences in the development of the brain, as we see them in people with ADHD.
What are the risk factors for people with ADHD during the coronavirus pandemic?
The biggest concerns for adolescents and young adults with ADHD during COVID-19 are social isolation, motivation problems, and difficulties engaging in online work or schooling. These risk factors create a perfect storm for the onset of depression, school dropout, or work underperformance.
What are some ways to reduce stress with ADHD?
Medication, therapy, or coaching reduce ADHD symptoms and stress, while a healthy lifestyle and mindfulness build resilience.
How are ADHD and executive functioning related?
Old Idea: ADHD is just inability to pay attention and often being too restless.
New Idea: ADHD involves problems with setting priorities, getting organized and getting started; sustaining attention and effort, managing alertness and emotions; utilizing working memory and other aspects of the brain’s self-management system, its “executive functions.”
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