by Dan DeMarle | Feb 19, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school performance, health, and behavior. The impact of sleep on quality of life is a force...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 18, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Medicine, Other Health Impairment
Stories about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, have been having a resurgence in the social media zeitgeist the past several years, and it may be leading more people to seek out diagnosis for the condition. “A lot of my patients would hold up their...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 18, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Health/Healthy Life Styles, Other Health Impairment, Recommended Reading
Stimulant medications and behavioral therapy are considered first-line treatments for ADHD in children, but caregivers know that multimodal treatment plans work best for easing symptoms. What does “multimodal” look like in real life? In a recent ADDitude poll of about...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 16, 2023 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Recommended Reading
National Institutes of Health. Teens who took the training, which aims to reduce the number of long glances away from the roadway, had a nearly 40% lower risk for crash or near crash, compared to a similar group who did not undergo the training. The study was...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 3, 2023 | Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion
The relationship between brain injury and mental health is complex. While the connection is under-researched, we know that brain injury can be both an entirely separate issue from mental health and a trigger for the development of new mental health issues. The effects...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 21, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Parents/Guardians
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends treating ADHD in children with medication and behavioral therapy, however many families investigate and try natural treatments as well. During a recent ADDitude webinar titled, “Lifestyle Changes with the Biggest Impact on...
