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31-10-2021, 09:06 AM
Lianne Chia
Eileen Chew
31 Oct 2021 06:15AM
(Updated: 31 Oct 2021 08:23AM)
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As an adult woman by then, she was an unlikely candidate.
There are no local studies on the prevalence of ADHD in Singapore, but international data suggests that about 5 per cent of children have ADHD, according to Dr Bhanu Gupta of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).
Traditionally, ADHD has been known as a childhood disorder associated with, in Bhanu’s words, “young boys bouncing around and creating a lot of trouble in the classroom”.
Despite the association with hyperactivity, there are elements that may be harder to pick up, said the consultant at IMH’s department of mood and anxiety. For example, some people with ADHD are simply inattentive. “They can be easily distracted, have difficulty in focusing or sustaining attention on tasks, and can be quite disorganised,” he said. There are also those who are impulsive and may act or speak without thinking.
A review published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal noted that ADHD is more common in boys than girls, with a ratio of 2 to 3:1 reported in community prevalence studies. “This may represent the fact that ADHD in girls and women is not recognised very well,” said Bhanu.
This is because male patients tend to be more hyperactive, according to psychiatrist Lim Boon Leng.
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About 30 per cent of children with ADHD will grow into adulthood with difficulties, and continue to have symptoms that need treatment, he said. While adults with ADHD may be able to suppress their restlessness, they may continue to have difficulty sustaining their focus and be distracted and careless.
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The repercussions of a late diagnosis can be huge. The demands of going through life with undiagnosed ADHD can be so overwhelming that patients can end up developing other conditions.
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After diagnosis, treatment can make a remarkable difference.
Medication can help those with ADHD sustain their concentration and perform better at work, said Lim.
There are also other forms of treatment. Life coaches can help with strategies on time management and overcoming some of the symptoms of ADHD, said Lim. Individuals can also see a psychologist or counsellor to address any other emotional difficulties arising from their condition, such as anxiety or depression.
Much better to read the full article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insi...er-2277441
Eileen Chew
31 Oct 2021 06:15AM
(Updated: 31 Oct 2021 08:23AM)
......
As an adult woman by then, she was an unlikely candidate.
There are no local studies on the prevalence of ADHD in Singapore, but international data suggests that about 5 per cent of children have ADHD, according to Dr Bhanu Gupta of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).
Traditionally, ADHD has been known as a childhood disorder associated with, in Bhanu’s words, “young boys bouncing around and creating a lot of trouble in the classroom”.
Despite the association with hyperactivity, there are elements that may be harder to pick up, said the consultant at IMH’s department of mood and anxiety. For example, some people with ADHD are simply inattentive. “They can be easily distracted, have difficulty in focusing or sustaining attention on tasks, and can be quite disorganised,” he said. There are also those who are impulsive and may act or speak without thinking.
A review published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal noted that ADHD is more common in boys than girls, with a ratio of 2 to 3:1 reported in community prevalence studies. “This may represent the fact that ADHD in girls and women is not recognised very well,” said Bhanu.
This is because male patients tend to be more hyperactive, according to psychiatrist Lim Boon Leng.
......
About 30 per cent of children with ADHD will grow into adulthood with difficulties, and continue to have symptoms that need treatment, he said. While adults with ADHD may be able to suppress their restlessness, they may continue to have difficulty sustaining their focus and be distracted and careless.
......
The repercussions of a late diagnosis can be huge. The demands of going through life with undiagnosed ADHD can be so overwhelming that patients can end up developing other conditions.
......
After diagnosis, treatment can make a remarkable difference.
Medication can help those with ADHD sustain their concentration and perform better at work, said Lim.
There are also other forms of treatment. Life coaches can help with strategies on time management and overcoming some of the symptoms of ADHD, said Lim. Individuals can also see a psychologist or counsellor to address any other emotional difficulties arising from their condition, such as anxiety or depression.
Much better to read the full article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insi...er-2277441
