ADHD and Yoga
By · CommentsAs a doctor who works in the field of ADD/ADHD, I know that the ’standard’ medical treatments for ADD/ADHD don’t always provide the answers and solutions that people need.
‘Alternative’ or ‘complimentary’ treatments are used very frequently, and most of the time, people don’t talk to their doctor about it. Yet it’s important for both the doctor and yourselves to be aware of the up-to-date research in the area of alternative treatments.
ADHD Brain Research in Windsor/Detroit
By · CommentsA researcher in Detroit, Michigan is recruiting children with ADD/ADHD in both Michigan, as well as in Windsor, Ontario. He is embarking on a study to examine the brain changes in kids with ADD/ADHD.
This is very important research. You can read about it here.
ADHD in Jail
By · CommentsOver the years, there have been many studies which show that if one studies the incarcerated population, the rates of ADHD are upwards of 50%. This is a huge public health concern.
Despite having read this statistic a number of times from different studies, I haven’t heard of any actual treatment studies. I wondered why no one had proactively gone into the jails and started assessing and treating people for ADHD to improve their quality of life, functioning and improve their chances of meeting their goals after they are released from custody.
Vyvanse in Canada
By · CommentsUpdated February 1, 2010:
Vyvanse has been officially launched in Canada as of today.
This means that it is available in pharmacies (though if you are the first person to take a prescription to your pharmacy, they may have to order it in and it may take a day or two…).
Generic Concerta in Canada
By · CommentsConcerta is a long acting preparation of Methylphenidate. It was launched in the US in 2000, and in Canada in approximately 2004.
Do I Only Care About Medication?
By · CommentsAs a doctor who blogs on ADD/ADHD, I am often asked questions about medications for ADD/ADHD. This can be such a controversial and tricky issue.
Also – medications for ADD/ADHD is an area of expertise of mine.
Self Harm in Teens
By · CommentsI was quoted today in the Globe and Mail – a National newspaper in Canada.
I was interviewed about a teen who is repeatedly self harming, and there are issues with her confinement in hospital, and her competency assesssment.
Work With Your Doctor
By · CommentsAs a doctor who works every day with kids and teens with ADD/ADHD, I come across many issues in my office which I can blog about. Sometimes I take certain experiences, and turn them into articles, and other times I don’t.
ADHD T-Shirts: ADHD Humor
By · CommentsAs a doctor seeing lots of kids and teens with ADD or ADHD, I often see great t-shirts coming into my office. Since, I’ve had an iPhone, I have often asked for permission (from the parent and child/teen) to take a picture of their T-Shirt to share with you on my blog.
