Adhd and Mental Disorder

Do kids with ADHD suffers from other mental disorder ? 

Mental illness is a very broad term. It refers to any type of condition that affects a person’s behaviour, action,  mood, or thinking . That can cover everything that range from mild anxiety to severe depression or bipolar disorder .  People with ADHD are usually seen to have difficulties in managing their emotions and organizing themselves. Mostly They tend to get into a trouble at school and elsewhere because of their inability to process information before reacting. IN reality, few medicine practitioners use the words “mental illness” to mainly describe kids with ADHD. They generally tend to refer to it as a “behaviour disorder.” Some might even refer to it as a learning disability  that can affect all areas of learning.

Still, for some parents, the idea that their child has a mental disorder is quite difficult  to absorb and are worried  that their child will be stigmatized. Mental illness is actually more common than many people think of even in kids. In fact, about 20 percent of kids in America every year will be diagnosed with a mental disorder. Mental illnesses are health issues that are mainly caused by Heredity, brain chemistry , stress, and environmental factors all can play a role. We’re still learning about how the brain cells and body chemistry influence ones behaviour. 

While being particularly in children, the disorder is mostly seen across all age groups except in geriatric individuals. ADHD affects people from all races , gender, and ethnicities equally.

Psychological dealing with the brain of an individual with ADHD is different from what we see of an unaffected individual. Imbalances in the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain are commonly seen in the patients of ADHD.The front striatal circuit of the brains of ADHD patients has been the area of the major focus for several studies aiming to understand neural responses in ADHD patients.

The Large scale trials with samples from diverse geographical populations are being carried out by various scientists across the globe to understand the patterns of ADHD, its prognosis, and its association with other concurrent mental health conditions in a better manner. We know that if a person suffers with ADHD he/she is more likely to experience a mental health problem. There’s evidence that anxiety, depression, inability in processing data, conduct disorder like persistent patterns of antisocial, aggressive or defiant behaviour, substance abuse, and sleep problems are all more common with people who have ADHD.

Some people with ADHD  develop a symptoms of schizophrenia, including psychosis. Schizophrenia is usually a long-term mental condition. But the appropriate treatment can relieve the symptoms and enable many people to live a normal life, but relapse is likely if they do not follow their treatment plan properly . Technically, yes  ADHD is a mental disorder . But it’s a complex topic that can leave some parents and health officials confused or upset.

The three main characteristics symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity , impulsivity , and inattention . All of these impact a person behaviour, action,  mood , and thinking Ability . That’s why ADHD meets the criteria for mental illness.

Inattentive Symptoms

• Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or while studying. 
• Has difficulty in keeping attention during tasks or play
• Does not really seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Does not follow  on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork or chores and tasks
• Has major problems in organizing tasks and activities
• Mostly Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort 
• Often loses toys, pencils, books, or tools needed for tasks or activities
• Gets easily distracted
• often forgetful in daily activities

Hyperactivity Symptoms

• Fidgets with hands or feet 
• Leaves seat when being seated is expected
• Runs about  in inappropriate situations
• Has major problem in playing or working quietly
• Is often “on the go,” acts as if “driven by a motor”
• Talks  excessively sometimes 

Impulsivity Symptoms

• Blurts out answers before questions have been completed by someone
• Has difficulty awaiting turn and are mostly aggressive to others
• Mostly Interrupts or intrudes on others