Mental Illness Research Paper
Mental Illness Paper: ADHD
HCA/240 Health & Diseases: Understanding the Pathos of Pathology
Week 8 Mental Illness Paper
September 15, 2013
Freedom Esser
Bruce Gould
Mental Illness Paper: ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also known as ADHD. Is described and characterized by prominent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects the male and female species that endures into adolescence and adulthood. There is no known cause for ADHD. There are studies that show evidence of genetic susceptibility. In the molecular studies also that does shows that genes do play a big role in this disorder. Even if neither parent has ADHD it can run in their family …show more content…
history. This means that it could be passed down to their children or the grandchildren. If this disease goes unknown then a child that has this disease is considered to be spoiled and trouble makers. If adults have this disease then they are considered dumb and lazy. I read this online at Health.com. In order to diagnose Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) the doctor has to make the decision from the self-reported symptoms that the person is experiencing and will look at the person’s medical history information the patient or the patient’s guardian has provided for the doctor to go on.
Many people that have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have a hard time being able to stay focused. This disease isn’t diagnosed by x-rays or blood tests. There are many people don’t think that this disease ADHD is a real disorder. The research shows that child with ADHD are gifted they have many different perspectives than most children. Ordinary things might not interest him, which makes teaching ADHD students that much more difficult. Finding things for your ADHD child will and is very difficult. There are myths that stand behind ADHD and say it’s not a medical condition. It’s just caused by the child needing a good discipline and the parents are known of having bad parenting skills. Many people think this disorder is a way for people to be lazy and act like they are dumb where they can receive the medication for they can feel drugged, and so that they can get a high. Or for students to get into a special class in school where the teachers help …show more content…
more than they do in a normal class, making it easier for the student. You do have a lot of people that take the questionnaire about ADHD and will go to the doctor just to get the medicine so they can have the high. However what those people don’t realize is that for a person who does not have ADHD taking the medicine can have horrible side effects such has nausea, headache, trouble breathing and more. Many ADHD medicines will cause a person who does not have ADHD to become very hyper but after that wears off they crash. ADHD is a real disorder. It isn 't caused by bad parenting or bad teachers, or anything a child has done. The exact origin of ADHD is unknown. The researchers do think this disorder may be caused by more than one of the following factors. The first factor is Brain chemistry where ADHD is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance which two chemical messengers, neurotransmitters in the brain. The researchers think they chemicals play an important role in ADHD. The second one is Genetics the researchers said that it tends to run in families but not all families will have this disorder. The third one is environment where certain external factors like smoking while during a pregnancy or if the mother had complications with her pregnancy this may contribute to ADHD. There are many children that will use ADHD as an excuse for them being in trouble. A child with ADHD will use their disease before they realize that they were in fault for whatever they do wrong. They don’t like to admit that they made a mistake.
The treatment that has been used in the past was stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall. These treatments are still being used but they have come up with different medication like Intuniv, Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Strattera, Provigil, and Modafanil. There isn’t a real treatment plan that doesn’t consist of just one medicine it could mean that a child may have to take more than one medication or even go through behavioral therapy. That 's why it 's important to work with the doctor to find a treatment plan that works for your child.
There are different signs of ADHD there are at least six attention symptoms and six hyperactivity impulsivity symptoms.
Most of the symptoms will present before the age of seven. The patient must have or had these symptoms for at least six months. They are seen in two or more settings that are not caused by other problems. The symptoms must be severe where it is to the point that they cause difficulties at home, school, and other functions. If a child is at home or at school when dealing with ADHD they will have problems with behaving, being able to sit still, and being able to stay focused. If they are at other functions and are having trouble behaving, being able to sit down and being able to pay attention. When a child or adult has ADHD it’s hard for them to pick the right friends because they are more of followers and because they want to be able to fit in. This is why the doctors, parent, and teachers need to set goals where they can keep track of the improvements that they are making. This can be challenging you might have to change your life style into one that works for the child. Both of the parents or the care giver needs to be on the same page as the doctor and as each other they can help the child that’s suffering from ADHD. The child that suffers from ADHD needs to feel loved and be reward for their good behavior, so they feel that they are not the outsider. Once the child is on the right ADHD medicine you will see improvement and they will be able to talk to
you face to face about what is wrong instead of throwing tantrums. The right medicine will also help the child to stay focused and on subject instead of always having to move around or not being able to stay on the right track. A parent might have to go through rough patch at first but it does get easier. Some activity that ADHD child can do to keep them busy is enroll them in scouts this will be a learning experience and it will help with providing physical stimulation, highly structured activities that makes use of various learning styles, consistent peer interaction, close adult supervision, competition, and most of all is fun for them. They could also join a sport that they like such as football, baseball, soccer, tennis, or track. These sports can help the child use up some of the extra energy. They could also try out for a play or something that takes more focus than school. For adults who suffer from ADHD they too could play a sport that they like, go biking, swimming, go to the gym or find a cause and join a group. ADHD may seem like a horrible behavior disorder and can be if it is not treated properly. People with ADHD did not choose to have this disorder they are still humans and still deserve to be treated with respect. This disorder affects not only the person with it but the person’s family as well. That is why it is so important to stick beside each other and take the disease head on.
References: http://www.adhdchildparenting.com/help-for-adhd-children.php
www.adha.org
HCA/240 Health & Diseases: Understanding the Pathos of Pathology
Week 8 Mental Illness Paper
September 15, 2013
Freedom Esser
Bruce Gould
Mental Illness Paper: ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also known as ADHD. Is described and characterized by prominent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects the male and female species that endures into adolescence and adulthood. There is no known cause for ADHD. There are studies that show evidence of genetic susceptibility. In the molecular studies also that does shows that genes do play a big role in this disorder. Even if neither parent has ADHD it can run in their family …show more content…
history. This means that it could be passed down to their children or the grandchildren. If this disease goes unknown then a child that has this disease is considered to be spoiled and trouble makers. If adults have this disease then they are considered dumb and lazy. I read this online at Health.com. In order to diagnose Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) the doctor has to make the decision from the self-reported symptoms that the person is experiencing and will look at the person’s medical history information the patient or the patient’s guardian has provided for the doctor to go on.
Many people that have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have a hard time being able to stay focused. This disease isn’t diagnosed by x-rays or blood tests. There are many people don’t think that this disease ADHD is a real disorder. The research shows that child with ADHD are gifted they have many different perspectives than most children. Ordinary things might not interest him, which makes teaching ADHD students that much more difficult. Finding things for your ADHD child will and is very difficult. There are myths that stand behind ADHD and say it’s not a medical condition. It’s just caused by the child needing a good discipline and the parents are known of having bad parenting skills. Many people think this disorder is a way for people to be lazy and act like they are dumb where they can receive the medication for they can feel drugged, and so that they can get a high. Or for students to get into a special class in school where the teachers help …show more content…
more than they do in a normal class, making it easier for the student. You do have a lot of people that take the questionnaire about ADHD and will go to the doctor just to get the medicine so they can have the high. However what those people don’t realize is that for a person who does not have ADHD taking the medicine can have horrible side effects such has nausea, headache, trouble breathing and more. Many ADHD medicines will cause a person who does not have ADHD to become very hyper but after that wears off they crash. ADHD is a real disorder. It isn 't caused by bad parenting or bad teachers, or anything a child has done. The exact origin of ADHD is unknown. The researchers do think this disorder may be caused by more than one of the following factors. The first factor is Brain chemistry where ADHD is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance which two chemical messengers, neurotransmitters in the brain. The researchers think they chemicals play an important role in ADHD. The second one is Genetics the researchers said that it tends to run in families but not all families will have this disorder. The third one is environment where certain external factors like smoking while during a pregnancy or if the mother had complications with her pregnancy this may contribute to ADHD. There are many children that will use ADHD as an excuse for them being in trouble. A child with ADHD will use their disease before they realize that they were in fault for whatever they do wrong. They don’t like to admit that they made a mistake.
The treatment that has been used in the past was stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall. These treatments are still being used but they have come up with different medication like Intuniv, Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Strattera, Provigil, and Modafanil. There isn’t a real treatment plan that doesn’t consist of just one medicine it could mean that a child may have to take more than one medication or even go through behavioral therapy. That 's why it 's important to work with the doctor to find a treatment plan that works for your child.
There are different signs of ADHD there are at least six attention symptoms and six hyperactivity impulsivity symptoms.
Most of the symptoms will present before the age of seven. The patient must have or had these symptoms for at least six months. They are seen in two or more settings that are not caused by other problems. The symptoms must be severe where it is to the point that they cause difficulties at home, school, and other functions. If a child is at home or at school when dealing with ADHD they will have problems with behaving, being able to sit still, and being able to stay focused. If they are at other functions and are having trouble behaving, being able to sit down and being able to pay attention. When a child or adult has ADHD it’s hard for them to pick the right friends because they are more of followers and because they want to be able to fit in. This is why the doctors, parent, and teachers need to set goals where they can keep track of the improvements that they are making. This can be challenging you might have to change your life style into one that works for the child. Both of the parents or the care giver needs to be on the same page as the doctor and as each other they can help the child that’s suffering from ADHD. The child that suffers from ADHD needs to feel loved and be reward for their good behavior, so they feel that they are not the outsider. Once the child is on the right ADHD medicine you will see improvement and they will be able to talk to
you face to face about what is wrong instead of throwing tantrums. The right medicine will also help the child to stay focused and on subject instead of always having to move around or not being able to stay on the right track. A parent might have to go through rough patch at first but it does get easier. Some activity that ADHD child can do to keep them busy is enroll them in scouts this will be a learning experience and it will help with providing physical stimulation, highly structured activities that makes use of various learning styles, consistent peer interaction, close adult supervision, competition, and most of all is fun for them. They could also join a sport that they like such as football, baseball, soccer, tennis, or track. These sports can help the child use up some of the extra energy. They could also try out for a play or something that takes more focus than school. For adults who suffer from ADHD they too could play a sport that they like, go biking, swimming, go to the gym or find a cause and join a group. ADHD may seem like a horrible behavior disorder and can be if it is not treated properly. People with ADHD did not choose to have this disorder they are still humans and still deserve to be treated with respect. This disorder affects not only the person with it but the person’s family as well. That is why it is so important to stick beside each other and take the disease head on.
References: http://www.adhdchildparenting.com/help-for-adhd-children.php
www.adha.org