Perspectives of ADHD: Causes and Effects Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was once referred to as “mental restlessness” by Sir Alexander Crichton in 1798 (Wikipedia, 2012). ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders diagnosed in children today. It affects almost five percent of children across the world (Foley, 2011). ADHD is defined as a “persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development” (Foley, 2011). The diagnosis is made based on behaviors and not seen as a neurological disease.
Depressive disorders, which include major depressive disorder (unipolar depression), dysthymic disorder (chronic, mild depression), and bipolar disorder (manic-depression), can have far reaching effects on the functioning and adjustment of young people. Among both children and adolescents, depressive disorders confer an increased risk for illness and interpersonal and psychosocial difficulties that persist long after the depressive episode is resolved; in adolescents there is also an increased risk for substance abuse and suicidal behavior 1,2,3. Unfortunately, these disorders often go unrecognized by families and physicians alike. Signs of depressive disorders in young people often are viewed as normal mood swings typical of a particular developmental
At the end of the study, it was seen that individuals with a CSP had significantly higher levels of antisocial personality, psychopathy, criminal charges and convictions compared with those lacking a CSP (Raine et al, 2010). The association between cavum septum pellucidum and the spectrum of antisocial behaviors supports a neurodevelopmental hypothesis of antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy (Raine et al, 2010). Although further studies will be needed to delve into other areas to further strengthen the basis for this research, there seems to be sufficient reasons to believe that individuals with CSP are potentially at risk of developing antisocial personality
Mood disorders are diagnosed according to adult criteria, with the consequence that most surveys of depression find prevalence rates of zero to under 8 years of age. Yet there are miserable children who cry frequently, say that they are unhappy, look sad and are withdrawn. However, they usually sleep and eat reasonably well and their mood fluctuates during the day, with spells when they sometimes appear more cheerful. Should they not be allowed a diagnosis? ICD-9 had a category for disturbance of emotions specific to childhood and adolescent, with misery and unhappiness, and Puura et al (1997) have shown that such children suffer social impairment.
They need to be inhibited or reduced, but in most cases, risk factors tend to increase the chance Post-Natal Depression. There are several risk factors that are able to affect a mother, of which not every mother will experience the same set of risk factors. According to
Conflict was one of the hardest things for me to maintain as a pre-teen, but at this age I feel like I’ve grown tremendously. With this new understanding of my ability to work for peace during conflicting times, I feel as though life will be much more meaningful. It will help me succeed in ways, I can never comprehend. Using this knowledge I can improve on my conflict managements skills and use them through life, more efficiently than ever. In life we will always have conflicts, at home, at work and even at school.
IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN Impact of Divorce on Children Rebbecca Jackson Student #25417435 Prof. Kristi Starnes PSYC 210-B16 Abstract The decision to divorce carries a great burden upon the hearts of the adults involved. The focus on the separation of two adults can seemingly take center stage as the process is worked through. Often overlooked is the impact it has upon the smallest sufferers of the decision- the children. Many factors including age and resiliency can explain why not all children experience divorce in the same way. The effects of divorce can vary greatly depending on numerous factors including age and resiliency factors.
The Persistence of Wives' Income Advantage Winslow-Bowe, SarahView Profile. Journal of Marriage and Family68. 4 (Nov 2006): 824-842. Turn on hit highlighting for speaking browsers Hide highlighting Show duplicate items from other databases Abstract (summary) Translate Abstract Recent reports using cross-sectional data indicate an increase in the percentage of wives who outearn their husbands, yet we know little about the persistence of wives' income advantage. The present analyses utilize the 1990 - 1994 waves of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 (N = 3.481) to examine wives' long-term earnings advantage.
In Hunter’s book, which I will be attaining most of my information, he explains the different areas being affected by this abuse which include physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. As adults they may attempt to find help only to receive misdiagnoses or neglect of the real issue. According to Prevent Child Abuse America approximately one in six boys are sexually abused before the age of sixteen. Also according to the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress among 22.3 million children between the ages of 12 and 17 in the US, 1.8 million had become the prey of sexual offenders. Hunter describes sexual abuse as “any sexual act that an adult does to a child” (Hunter, 1990, p. 3).
The biggest cause of juvenile delinquency is what young people experience on a daily basis. Juveniles who experience difficult circumstances are at greater risk of falling into juvenile delinquency. The number of children in especially difficult circumstances is estimated to have increased from 80 million to 150 million between 1992 and 2000 (Unicef:2003). Difficult circumstances such as poverty, parental alcoholism, abuse, divorce, and overcrowding in the home can all cause juvenile delinquency. When a child feels like they are unwanted and misunderstood