Why people who take medication need to be extra careful in a heatwave
A number of common medications are associated with inhibiting the body’s ability to cope in heat. Temperatures are rising again in Ireland, but while everyone’s trying to make the most of fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that a number of risks come with higher temperatures. As lovely as it is to see […]
1 year ago
The signs of ADHD in women you might not know
ADHD is often diagnosed later in women Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages and genders, but research has found that girls are often misdiagnosed. This is typically because signs of ADHD in women are often presented differently from men, and sometimes might look like something else. According to ADHD Ireland, Attention […]
1 year ago
Psychologist shares five things your child with ADHD wants you to know
Children with ADHD often feel misunderstood. The Mayo Clinic describes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a mental disorder that includes a combination of persistent issues, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour. If your child has been diagnosed, or waiting on a diagnosis for ADHD, you will know firsthand the challenges your child encounters […]
1 year ago
Weighted blankets can help improve sleep in children with ADHD
Weighted blankets could be used as a ‘non-pharmacological sleep intervention’ in children with ADHD Research suggests that as many as 70 percent of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) deal with some type of sleep problem or disturbance. ADHD is a medical/neurobiological condition in which the brain’s neurotransmitter chemicals, noradrenalin, and dopamine, do not work properly, […]
2 years ago
ADHD coach shares five lesser-known symptoms that can help diagnosis
It can be hard to get an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis for multiple reasons From waiting lists and gender bias or even self-doubt about symptoms. According to one American woman, Kelly Baum, who didn’t get diagnosed with the neuro-divergent condition until she was 30, there are some signs people might not even be […]
2 years ago
Kerry Katona makes the heartbreaking decision to pull her son out of school
Kerry Katona has made the heartbreaking decision to pull her son out of school. Kerry has been struggling to help her 15-year-old son, Max, settle into a classroom environment. After a period of time, his struggles with behaviour in school forced her to make the tough call. The singer said that she has spoken with […]
3 years ago