{"id":4011,"date":"2018-07-27T16:44:41","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T20:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amyork.ca\/academic\/zz\/?p=4011"},"modified":"2018-07-27T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-27T20:54:06","slug":"attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amyork.ca\/academic\/zz\/mental-disorders\/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)"},"content":{"rendered":"

DEFINITION<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder with two characteristics. The two characteristics can either occur individually or co-exist. One characteristic is significant problems in the area of attention. The other characteristic is hyperactivity demonstrated by impulsive behaviors.<\/p>\n

CAUSES<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are four major factors that are causing the mental disorder of ADHD. They are genes, environmental factors, sicknesses and everyday diets.<\/p>\n

The factor that is the hardest to control is the patients\u2019 genes. Genes are what people inherit from their parents and are mostly determined upon birth. If the patient has a family with a history of mental illnesses, it becomes more likely for the patients to have less resistance to ADHD, thereby making it harder for the patient to prevent the development of the illness.<\/p>\n

Environmental factors are something that the patients have a certain degree of control. Patients who are exposed to a higher level of environmental toxins have a higher risk of developing ADHD. The environments surrounding the parents during pregnancy are also a major factor that determines the likelihood of the patients contracting the illness.<\/p>\n

Other brain sicknesses can also affect the tendencies of the patients being diagnosed with ADHD. Researches have shown that a lot of brain diseases are somewhat linked to each other. Patients with other brain problems should be aware of their dangers of contracting the illness. Regular checkups with your doctors are important for this group of potential patients.<\/p>\n

There are contrary theories about whether everyday diets contribute to the development of ADHD. Scientists are speculating that food additives and unhealthy eating habits can cause people to have symptoms of this disorder. But many recent researches have shown that the effects of dieting habits on the development of ADHD are almost negligible.<\/p>\n

SYMPTOMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inattentive type:<\/u><\/p>\n