Attention deficit

• Do you have problems with concentration and distractibility?

Your child (or you, if you are an adult) has a serious problem with inattention, hyperactivity or both. Since these behaviours are normal during certain ages or circumstances, they should only count as evidence of a disorder if they cause serious problems, are persistent and started early (before the age of 12 years old).

Serious problems with attention are associated with a variety of mental health issues like depression, substance abuse, relationship problems, to name just a few. Early identification of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) in children might prevent mislabeling the child as lazy, unintelligent or badly behaved, and improve academic achievement and self-esteem.

• Each individual with an attention deficit problem has unique characteristics and should be thoroughly assessed.
• Every person suffering from significant attention deficit issues would benefit from connecting with a skilled psychotherapist.

Blog posts on this topic

Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic (PMVC): A Mother’s Perspective

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