Mental Health  Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is ADHD?   ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactive
Disorder.  ADHD is the most common childhood mental disorder
according to the NIMH and can continue through adulthood. 
People with ADHD usually cannot  stay focused,  are described as
“hyperactive” and have poor impulse control.   The causes of
ADHD are unknown, although it is believed to have a biological/
genetic component since it tends to run in families.  ADHD
should be diagnosed only by a trained professional such as a
pediatrician, child psychologist, or child psychiatrist.  There
is no direct test to determine if a child had ADHD.  The
diagnosis is made based on the observation of ADHD symptoms on
multiple occasions and in multiple settings.    What is the
difference between ADD and ADHD?   ADD (Attention Deficit
Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) are
often times used interchangeably.  ADD is used to refer to those
people who have ADHD but do not hav