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Understanding mind-wandering could shed light on #ADHD #MentalHealth via @ScienceDaily @UBC

Understanding mind-wandering could shed light on #ADHD #Mentalillness via @ScienceDaily  @UBC The authors argue that their new framework could help better understand the stream of consciousness of patients diagnosed with mental illnesses like depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161031113325.htm#.WBi2td3V5wc.twitter

#ADHD Likely Due to Genes, Not #Parenting or Environment via @Medscape @Nemours @AACAP

#ADHD Likely Due to Genes, Not #Parenting or Environment via @Medscape @Nemours @AACAP “The goal is rather than using medicines that target everything in the brain, like Ritalin and Adderall, that cause a lot of side effects, to use medicines that are more targeted in hopes of decreasing the risk of these side effects” http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/871222

Smart People Can Have #ADHD Too via @APSARD

Smart People Can Have #ADHD Too via @APSARD … clinicians need to know that the diagnosis of ADHD among high IQ is valid.   Smart People Can Have ADHD Too

. @Shireplc Excellence in #ADHD awards @fundacionadana @hypersupers @tdaheduardomelo

. @Shireplc Excellence in #ADHD awards @fundacionadana @hypersupers @tdaheduardomelo Young children living with ADHD often suffer from stigmatisation and isolation from their peers and teachers. It is essential that they benefit from interventions at an early age and their teachers and parents receive behavioral coaching http://www.news-medical.net/news/20161031/Shire-announces-recipients-of-2016-Excellence-in-ADHD-Patient-Group-Awards.aspx

Is #ADHD Different for Women and Girls? via @quickdirtytips #anxiety #depression

Is #ADHD Different for Women and Girls? via @quickdirtytips #anxiety #depression ADHD is a bit of a misnomer—because it can exist with or without the “H.” And while girls can certainly be hyperactive, they more often fall into the category without the H, called ADHD Inattentive Type. http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/medical-conditions/is-adhd-different-for-women-and-girls

#JustinBieber Did NOT Blame Behaviour On #ADHD, Despite @TheSun Report via @GossipCop

#JustinBieber Did NOT Blame Behaviour On #ADHD, Despite @TheSun Report via @GossipCop The Sun is falsely claiming Bieber blamed his actions of October 23 on ADHD at a show on October 27, when the comments in question were actually said on October 15 and obviously had nothing to do with future events. http://www.gossipcop.com/justin-bieber-behavior-adhd-video-add-speech/