TITLE Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD URL https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/children-adults-adhd SOURCE American Psychological Association (APA) STREAMING AUDIO ON THE WEBSITE DESCRIPTION (from the website) “Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being… Read more »
Posts Tagged: ADHD
Psychology Website of the Week — CDC: ADHD
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) URL https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/ DESCRIPTION This is the “official” CDC website for ADHD. It provides a wealth of resources for providing material for class lecture, discussion, and student papers.
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.
3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D. ARTICLE #1 TITLE Is ADHD a Real Disorder or One End of a Normal Continuum? DESCRIPTION This is a wonderful article! It begins with describing the problems of ADD and ADHD, and then provides a very detailed history of the issues. The article discusses all aspects historically as… Read more »
Psychology Update — Mental Health Primers From APA
TITLE Mental Health Primers Helping teachers identify behaviors in the classroom that are symptomatic of mental health and other psychological issues DESCRIPTION This is truly an important resource whether you are a Psychology professor or a student in a Psychology course. This site presents very important resources that focus on problematic behaviors in students… Read more »
Psychology Update — Is It Possible to Outgrow A.D.H.D.?
TITLE Is It Possible to Outgrow A.D.H.D.? DESCRIPTION When children are given a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, it means that they exhibit a number of behaviors that meet DSM (American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria. Do children outgrow the disorder as they move into adulthood? Or if they no longer… Read more »
Psychology Update — Patient Voices: A.D.H.D. – The New York Times
TITLE Patient Voices: A.D.H.D. – The New York Times DESCRIPTION Many students ask about conditions that affect their own and others’ lives, and ADHD is often one of those conditions. Though the textbooks mention the condition and symptoms, “Patient Voices” provide a first hand empathetic understanding of what individuals are really coping with in this… Read more »
Psychology Update — UC Davis to study whether virtual reality can help kids with ADHD navigate reality
TITLE UC Davis to study whether virtual reality can help kids with ADHD navigate reality DESCRIPTION A new research study is in the planning stages to investigate whether children with ADHD can be trained, through the use of virtual reality, to “navigate reality” situations better. “Virtual reality promises to immerse users in whole… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Mayo Clinic: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Mayo Clinic: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children URL http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/home/ovc-20196177 TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/ycgmuerm DESCRIPTION (from website overview) “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention,… Read more »
Psychology Update — ADHD: 3 RECENT ARTICLES ABOUT THE DISORDER
ADHD: 3 RECENT ARTICLES ABOUT THE DISORDER Article #1 TITLE Does sugar make kids hyper? That’s largely a myth DESCRIPTION This article begins with a series of “slides” that show how much sugar is found in common every day foods consumed by both children and adults. The article reviews several studies that… Read more »
Psychology Update — Can a Video Game Treat ADHD?
TITLE Can a Video Game Treat ADHD? DESCRIPTION Are there alternative to medication treatments for ADHD? Research has examined the use of biofeedback, behavior modification, parent training and so on. Can a video game played by children diagnosed with ADHD serve as a digital solution? The researchers at a company, Akili, have studied the… Read more »
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