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More children - and adults - than ever are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Yet many of those may not have the behavioural disorder but could instead be suffering from sleep deprivation, says a leading U.S. doctor. He estimates more than a third of children and a quarter of adults diagnosed with ADHD actually have sleep problems.
Sleep deprivation, especially in children, does not - as might be expected - cause lethargy, but very similar problems to ADHD, including hyperactivity, an inability to focus, aggression and forgetfulness
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2343372/As-youngsters-prescribed-drugs-hyperactivity-experts-pose-provocative-question-Could-children-diagnosed-ADHD-just-need-better-sleep.html#ixzz2WYugLwPV
completely buy into this one, as now a days kids are kept up till god knows what time instead of being put to bed. they have no set routine so cannot get the set amount of hours for sleep which is so important for kids growing up, even in adults regular and the right amount of sleep is important for those with mental health issues as well as a set routine.
Yet many of those may not have the behavioural disorder but could instead be suffering from sleep deprivation, says a leading U.S. doctor. He estimates more than a third of children and a quarter of adults diagnosed with ADHD actually have sleep problems.
Sleep deprivation, especially in children, does not - as might be expected - cause lethargy, but very similar problems to ADHD, including hyperactivity, an inability to focus, aggression and forgetfulness
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2343372/As-youngsters-prescribed-drugs-hyperactivity-experts-pose-provocative-question-Could-children-diagnosed-ADHD-just-need-better-sleep.html#ixzz2WYugLwPV
completely buy into this one, as now a days kids are kept up till god knows what time instead of being put to bed. they have no set routine so cannot get the set amount of hours for sleep which is so important for kids growing up, even in adults regular and the right amount of sleep is important for those with mental health issues as well as a set routine.