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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. It happens in children and teens and can continue into adulthood.
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children. Boys are more likely to have it than girls. It’s usually spotted during the early school years, when a child begins to have problems paying attention.
ADHD can't be prevented or cured. But spotting it early, plus having a good treatment and education plan, can help a child or adult with ADHD manage their symptoms.
ADHD Symptoms
Symptoms in children
Symptoms are grouped into three types:
Inattentive. A child with ADHD:
Is easily distracted Doesn't follow directions or finish tasks Doesn't seem to be listening Doesn't pay attention and makes careless mistakes Forgets about daily activities Has problems organizing daily tasks Doesn’t like to do things that require sitting still Often loses things Tends to daydreamHyperactive-impulsive. A child with ADHD:
Often squirms, fidgets, or bounces when sitting Doesn't stay seated Has trouble playing quietly Is always moving, such as running or climbing on things. (In teens and adults, this is more often described as restlessness.) Talks excessively Is always “on the go,” as if “driven by a motor” Has trouble waiting for their turn Blurts out answers Interrupts othersCombined. This involves signs of both other types.
Symptoms in adults
Symptoms of ADHD may change as a person gets older. They include:
Often being late or forgetting things Anxiety Low self-esteem Problems at work Trouble controlling anger Impulsiveness Substance misuse or addiction Trouble staying organized Procrastination Easily frustrated Often bored Trouble concentrating when reading Mood swings Depression Relationship problems. -
Men’s issues can develop from different causes and triggers than those that affect women.
For example, men’s issues often stem from societal expectations and traditional gender roles, which may lead men to think that they must:
be the breadwinners in the family display traditional “masculine” traits, such as strength and control rely on oneself and not seek help from others not speak openly about their emotionsHolding on to these traditional beliefs can negatively impact men’s mental health and keep them from accessing support and treatment.
Differences in seeking helpMen are far less likelyTrusted Source than women to seek treatment for issues such as depression, substance abuse, and stressful life events. According to Mental Health America, this is due to:
social “norms” a reluctance to talk downplaying their symptomsSo here we have an episode to know more information from Chaitali Sharma.
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‘Exam’ is a term every student hates to hear. It is the only time when students question their capabilities and get filled with self doubt.Exams are intended to develop a sense of responsibility among those learners to remember the concepts and present them in the most valuable form. It plays a very crucial part in many of our lives. We cannot eradicate the idea of exams from this world but what we can do is try to not get stressed during the exam season.Stress and tension during exams is something which is very common for every student in this world but fighting against such stressful situations is the key.
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Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and
persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions. They are a group of conditions marked by an unhealthy relationship with food.
No one knows the precise cause of eating disorders. But, they seem to coexist with psychological and medical issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trouble coping with emotions, and substance abuse. They also have a high mortality rate of any mental disorder.
There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.
It’s common for people with eating disorders to hide their unhealthy behaviors, so it can be challenging to recognize the signs of an eating disorder, especially early on.
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“Anxiety”, a word that is frequently used and heard but not many people know about it. We use this word whenever we feel scared or uneasy. We might sweat and our heartbeat increases. Persistent worry and fear about everyday situations also comes under anxiety.
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. But if the feeling of anxiety is extreme, lasts longer than six months, and is interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder. Many of us think anxiety develops in a person due to genes, this may be one of the factors, but there are many more. Without any further adieu, let's get to know everything regarding anxiety and related disorders and try to find a solution to this problem.
Cittaa powerofmind and Huesofthemind collaborated on this episode.
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Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. It is a serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Many people experience suicidal thoughts, especially during times of stress or when they are facing mental or physical health challenges.
With the increase in social media usage and due to the covid-19 pandemic, suicide among teens has become a greater threat. Things that increase the risk of suicide among teens include a psychological disorder, especially depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol, and drug use.
Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of an underlying problem. Treatment is effective in many cases, but the first step is to ask for help. If a loved one is having these thoughts or talking about suicide, it is essential to take action to help and protect them.
Youth suicide constitutes a major public mental health problem. Young people and especially adolescents are by nature a vulnerable group for mental health problems. The only way forward is to reduce these risk factors and strengthen protective factors as much as possible.
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Impostor syndrome (IS) refers to an internal feeling of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. ‘Imposters’ suffer from chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that overrides any feelings of success.
To put it simply, you feel as though at any moment you are going to be found out as a fraud, like you don't belong where you are, you don’t deserve the success you have achieved, and as though you only got there through dumb luck. The more you accomplish, the more you just feel like a fraud.
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Richa Jha & Chaitali Sharma
Quotes
“Imposter syndrome is like any emotion. It’s really good data, but it’s not an eternal fact.” “At a certain point in the life cycle of the ego, we will feel that we don’t deserve anything.” “When we suppress the little pains because we are tough and we are thick-skinned, we lose our hearts and we let our egos run the show.” “As soon as there is a pressure of performing like somebody else, we naturally become imposters.” "We need to keep in mind that nothing actually belongs to us" -
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