Children's health
16 Jul 2007
Answers to your questions about substance abuse in children treated with medication in ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural syndrome characterised by hyperactivity and/or inattention leading to impairment in social, academic and occupational functioning. The core group of symptoms of ADHD include persistent impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention. Although well known to be predominantly a condition of children in preschool and early…
Children's health
16 Jul 2007
ADHD: The truth about the link between pharmacotherapy and substance use disorder
There have been many publicised theories about the link between the use of medications in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the possible increased risk these children may be of developing a substance use disorder in later life. Despite the paucity of current literature the findings in…
Children's health
12 Jul 2007
A Better Start for Antisocial Children
UNSW researchers will assess the impact of a new state-of-the-art treatment program targeting the emotional health of antisocial children and their families. Funded by the federal government’s Healthy Start to Life for All Australian Awards, the trial will involve 1,000 children aged six to 16 years of age over a…
Children's health
11 Jul 2007
Help Available for Anxious Teens in Rural and Remote Australia
A pioneering research project developed at The University of Queensland will help teenagers in rural and remote areas of Australia to overcome anxiety. Child anxiety expert Professor Sue Spence, together with the BRAVE team, developed the program that can be undertaken over the internet. According to Professor Spence adolescence can…
Children's health
06 Jul 2007
Children with Both Autism and ADHD Often Bully, Parents Say
Researchers caution against labelling children with autism as bullies. Children with both autism and attention deficit or attention deficit hyperactivity disorders are four times more likely to bully than children in the general population, according to a study released in the journal Ambulatory Pediatrics. However, the researchers caution against labelling…
Children's health
26 Jun 2007
Stimulants for ADHD
Psychostimulants are medications that increase the amount of chemical messengers to stimulate certain areas of the brain. Psychostimulants can reduce symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
Children's health
26 Jun 2007
Bullying and Obesity in Children
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. Studies suggest that three times as many children are overweight or obese now than 30 years ago.…
Children's health
25 Jun 2007
40 Percent of 3-Month-Old Infants are Regularly Watching TV, DVDs or Videos
A large number of parents are ignoring warnings from the American Academy of Pediatrics and are allowing their very young children to watch television, DVDs or videos so that by 3 months of age 40 percent of infants are regular viewers. That number jumps to 90 percent of 2-year-olds, according…
Men's Health
18 Jun 2007
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a technique in which a person becomes intentionally aware of their thoughts and actions in the present moment, non-judgementally. It is attracting increasing…
