ADHD

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Søvn og mindre skærmtid gavner børn med ADHD

ADHD - diagnose - digitale tests - skærmtid - søvn

Opdagelsen af forbedringer hos børn med ADHD uden medicin har overrasket eksperter! 💤📱

Over seks millioner børn i USA er blevet diagnosticeret med ADHD. Crystal Lim, en associeret professor, har gjort en overraskende opdagelse. En nylig undersøgelse viser, at mere søvn og mindre skærmtid har gavnlig virkning på børn med ADHD, endda uden medicin. Resultaterne har kastet lys over alternative behandlingsmetoder for denne udbredte lidelse. Lim's forskning viser en klar forbindelse mellem livsstil og symptomer på ADHD, hvilket potentielt kan ændre tilgangen til behandling for mange familier i lignende situationer.

En stor del af børn med ADHD får ofte medicin for at styre deres symptomer. Den nye opdagelse peger dog på, at enkle ændringer i dagligdagen kan have en lige så effektiv effekt. Dette åbner op for en mere holistisk tilgang til behandling, der ikke kun fokuserer på medicinering. Med fokus på søvn og reduceret skærmtid har Lim vist, at naturlige metoder kan være lige så effektive, hvis ikke mere, end konventionel medicin.

Ernæring og motion spiller en vigtig rolle i behandlingen af ADHD. Lim's forskning understreger vigtigheden af hele livsstilsændringer for børn med diagnosen. Ved at implementere enkle, sundere vaner som at sove mere og bruge mindre tid foran skærmen, kan forbedringer i adfærd og koncentration opnås. Dette bringer en ny dimension til diskussionen om behandling af ADHD og åbner op for mere forskning på området.

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More sleep and less screen time benefit unmedicated kids with ADHD (Futurity: Research News)

More than 6 million children in America have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Crystal Lim, an associate professor in the ...

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Sports for ADHD: The Activities That Activate Neurodivergent Brains (ADDitude)

Sports for ADHD symptom management, from boxing to yoga. Learn about the exercises and activities that benefit kids and adults with ADD.

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Females with ADHD diagnosed 4 years later than males, study reveals (PsyPost)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong condition characterized by symptoms of impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention. The disorder ...

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ADHD digital test approved for NHS use in England and Wales (The Guardian)

Experts hope QbTest will help more children get diagnosis within six months of first assessment.

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Live Webinar on August 20: ADHD Across the Lifespan: How ... (ADDitude)

The certificate of attendance link will also be available here, on the webinar replay page, several hours after the live webinar. ADDitude does not offer CEU ...

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'A diagnosis can sweep away guilt': the delicate art of treating ADHD (The Guardian)

The long read: For children with ADHD, getting the help they need depends on being correctly diagnosed. As a doctor, I have seen how tricky and frustrating ...

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NICE recommends digital technology to help diagnose ADHD in ... (NICE)

A digital technology that will help healthcare professionals provide a quicker diagnosis to people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be ...

expert reaction to NICE draft guidance on digital technologies for ... (Science Media Centre)

Dr Jessica Eccles, Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Neurodevelopmental Special Interest Group, said: “People who suspect they may have ADHD often ...

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Online test could speed up ADHD diagnosis for children as young ... (ITV News)

The test for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been recommended for use on the NHS. | ITV National News.

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Online test recommended to help diagnose youngsters with ADHD ... (Evening Standard)

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended the test should be used alongside standard clinical assessment.

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Women diagnosed with ADHD as adults open up about the life ... (ABC News)

ABC News' Diane Macedo speaks with other women and doctors about rising numbers of women being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, and details her own recent ...

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ABC News anchor gets emotional about receiving her ADHD ... (Motherly Inc.)

ABC News anchor Diane Macedo opens up about her diagnosis of ADHD, which she received in her 40s. This leads to more questions about why women are less ...

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