Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and High Risk Behaviors

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) and high risk behaviors

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and High Risk Behaviors

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. High risk behaviors (HRBs) can impact public health. HRB refers to any kind of behavior or reaction that can potentially harm psychological and biological aspects of an individual. These behaviors are hazardous to several areas of human development which include: health, p...

Running head: DIFFERENTIATING HIGH RISK AND LOW RISK ADHD DRIVERS 1 Human Factors and Driving Behaviors Differentiating High Risk and Low Risk Drivers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Compared to non-clinical individuals, younger drivers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are at a greater risk for traffic accidents. There is a wide range of human factors contributing to driving competence that are impaired in this population, stemming from the core symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. The goal of the present study was to identify specific drivin...

Maternal Anxiety and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children

Background & aim:  According to the previous studies, anxiety along with some other psychiatric disorders is common among mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Since maternal anxiety affects mother-child interactions, early treatment plays an important role in the prognosis of ADHD in children. This study aimed to determine the relationship between maternal a...

Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

This summary of the practice parameters describes the assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults who present with symptoms of attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder. The rationales for specific recommendations are based on a review of the scientific literature and clinical consensus which is contained in the complete document. Assessment includes cli...