Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and schizophrenia are two different mental disorders.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition made up of behavioral symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD affects around 6.4 million children in the United States and often continues into adulthood.
ADHD is more common in boys than girls but is equal among men and women, which suggests girls may be under-diagnosed during childhood. ADHD symptoms usually begin before age 12.
Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Schizophrenia affects around 3.5 million individuals in the U.S.
Schizophrenia is slightly more common in males than females. Symptoms may begin between ages 16 and 30.
Although ADHD and schizophrenia have many differences, there is also an overlap in symptoms and some similarities between the two disorders.
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If every child in this country that takes ADHD medication is doomed to schizophrenia ...God help us all. The link of the two disorders is a stretch and I would encourage all parents with medicated children to check with their doctor before jumping to conclusions. Many studies are released with inconclusive evidence and I fear this may be one of those studies. The stigma for these children is hard enough without jumping to conclusions about their future as adults while in elementary school.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these conditions can be treated effectively with vitamin B-3 (niacin) and a few other vitamins and minerals.
ReplyDeleteIn the case of ADHD, diet is almost always a major factor.
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ReplyDeleteIn the case of ADHD more physical activity is a lot of the times sufficient "treatment."
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