Symptom Control

Attention Deficit Disorder Among Children

By Deb Powers

Attention Deficit Disorder affects up to 5 percent of all children, according to Dr. Russell Barkley, a foremost researcher in the field of ADD. Understanding some basics about children with ADD can help parents and teachers deal more effectively with the child and reduce the disruption. The term "attention deficit disorder" was introduced in 1980. Other terms used before 1980 include...

How to Get Disability for Depression & Migraines

By Lisa Marie Mercer

There have been countless medical studies that link depression with migraines and migraines with depression. In short, being clinically depressed might make you susceptible to migraines, and having frequent migraines might make you susceptible to clinical depression. Both migraines and depression can interfere with concentration and productivity. As such, you may find yourself unable to perform ...

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder

By Cindy Ausbrooks

Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) is also known as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and simply hyperactivity. ADD encompasses both the inattention aspects and hyperactivity symptoms of the disorder. ADD is often identifiable by the age of 7, but some symptoms are obvious as early as infancy. ADD is most apparent when the child is participating in activities requiring focus and...