ADHD

Parents of children who take Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) for attention deficit disorder should be warned about the risk of suicidal thoughts, US paediatric health advisers said.

Overview

Is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) overdiagnosed or not? And is there really something such as Adult ADHD? We help you to identify the early warning signs, such as distractibility, impulsivity and attention difficulties. The treatment has been an area of contention, with some in favour of stimulant medication such as Ritalin and others advocating only natural and behavioural intervention. Get the information you need here and post a question to our ADHD expert.