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ADHD: Why We Need to Do Better
When parents open up about the impact of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) on their children and families, the stories are often heart-wrenching. Children and teens with the disorder can be easily distracted, unable to concentrate, struggle in school, and be … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Pediatricians
Tagged ADHD, Education, school performance, Screening
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When We’re ‘Waiting for Superman’, Mental Health Matters
The new school year is in full swing and so are debates about how to fix the nation’s schools. There is general agreement that our public schools are in crisis. Urban schools are in especially bad shape, failing to educate … Continue reading
Posted in Adolescent health, Mental Health
Tagged Education, school performance, Waiting for Superman
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