April 24, 2023
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved mental health treatment that targets the physical source of these conditions: the brain’s electrochemistry. In TMS, a medical device is used to apply magnetic pulses to the brain areas related to mood disorders (e.g., prefrontal cortex or amygdala). Different conditions stem from irregularities…
April 17, 2023
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects almost 10% of children (1) and 4.4% of adults (2) in the U.S. ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity and impulsive behavior, along with difficulty with organization, following instructions and completing tasks. Other ADHD symptoms can include: These symptoms can lead to…
April 10, 2023
Bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are sometimes confused with each other, despite being quite different conditions. This is because they share overlapping symptoms, making them difficult to distinguish depending on the severity and time since onset of symptoms. Do I Have Bipolar Disorder or ADHD? It’s perfectly normal to…
July 18, 2022
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a cognitive/behavioral developmental disorder characterized by patterns of hyperactivity (the need to constantly be moving), impulsivity, and difficulty paying attention. It is most often diagnosed during childhood and usually lasts through adolescence and into adulthood.(1) ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder among children, affecting roughly…
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