ADHD Weekly 2017-03-09

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Boost Self-Esteem with Community Service

Join the discussion.  Children with ADHD may have low self-esteem from frequent correction, punishment, or teasing. Research shows children who experience low self-esteem in adolescence are more likely to experience poor health, criminal behavior, and less economic prosperity in adulthood.  Taking part in community service projects can help children affected by ADHD expand their focus…



Everyone has a better life than I do

“Does anyone else see other women on social media with the perfect springtime decorations and just ‘hate’ them?” asks a writer on a Facebook group for women affected by ADHD. “I have a friend who has a full-time job, has two little daughters, and every night she makes a different treat for their school lunches,…



Go directly to jail, do not pass ‘Go,’ …

Join the discussion. If left untreated, the symptoms of ADHD can lead individuals into trouble with the law. In adults, untreated ADHD can increase the risk for substance abuse, including illegal drugs, as they attempt to self-medicate their symptoms.  ADHD symptoms and the law Impulsivity can lead to poor decision making, and inattention can cause…