By Dana Severson
Autism is actually just one disorder within a whole family of developmental conditions referred to as autism spectrum disorders. Since no two people are exactly alike, autism will affect an individual in many different ways, making symptoms vary in both acuteness and occurrence frequency. In teenagers, there are a number of symptoms that can be considered hallmarks of the condition. A fairly...
By David Lessem
Lexapro is a fairly new antidepressant with low incidences of withdrawal symptoms. Although most people can discontinue use of Lexapro without any severe symptoms beyond a return of depression, for other people the withdrawal is more difficult. It is important to taper off slowly and to stop decreasing your dose for a while if you experience any side affects. Establish an exercise routine and an ...
By Jennie Lannette
In recent years, doctors have begun using Lamictal to treat mental health disorder symptoms. The effectiveness of Lamictal (or the generic form lomotrogine) to treat depression isn't clear yet. The limited research that's available is in early stages, but there are some connections to treating depression. Lamictal's primary use is to treat seizures. It is also commonly used to treat...
By Sidney
Children who are affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often struggle in tradition classroom settings. These students have difficulty focusing for extended periods of time or concentrating on detailed tasks. Teachers can take steps to create an environment that is encouraging to students with ADD. These steps include carefully choosing where the student will sit in class, choosing partners ...
By Michelle Nesbit
THC Treatment for ADHD is something that is obviously controversial, as THC is the active ingredient in marijuana. Ever since a doctor came out on video on MSNBC claiming the benefits, many have argued about the results. However, those patients that have tried the treatment say it has improved their ability to think, and school age ADHD patients state that it has also helped increase their grade...