Category: Patient Advocacy
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Navigating Adult ADHD through Psychoeducation
Published on 25/01/2024 in BMC Psychiatry Latest scoping review suggests establishing a understanding of psychoeducation for Adult ADHD and involving them in the development.. Highlights 1. The scoping review identified 10 studies out of 2121 records that focused on psychoeducation interventions for adults with ADHD, with most studies conducted in Europe in a group format.…
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Undiagnosed Autism-ADHD: Double Trouble and Thoughts on Life
Life has been unfolding in an unexpected manner: support group conversation led me to RAADS-R and there I had it, a score much higher than usual, falling in the category of moderately autistic, shook and numb, I cried to sleep, hoping the night was enough to process addition of this new information.It felt like the…
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Needs, Not Labels: Redefining Accommodations
Ensuring fair and effective accommodations for individuals with disabilities is a central pillar of fostering inclusivity and participation in all aspects of life. However, determining eligibility for these crucial supports often presents a complex challenge, leaving stakeholders navigating a landscape fraught with nuanced considerations and diverse perspectives. Two primary approaches dominate this space, each with…
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Shackles of Internalised Stigma
Stigma against adult ADHD leads to isolation and fear. The perception that people are faking their diagnoses to gain benefits is harmful. Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) often carries a silent burden – the weight of internalized stigma. Unlike its childhood counterpart, adult ADHD frequently goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leaving individuals struggling with feelings of…
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Diagnostic Delays: When Waiting Room Time Feels Eternal
What is diagnostic delay? The time between first acknowledgement of symptoms to final diagnosis. What are the various types of delays? 🔶PRIMARY DELAY:At the level of patient before first contact with Health provider 🔶SECONDARY DELAY:After contact with health care provider to actual correct diagnosis What has the latest research on diagnostic delay in ADHD and…
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Puzzle of Age: Cognitive Decline or Missed ADHD?
As we age, it’s natural to worry about memory loss and cognitive decline. However, George Keepers, MD, Chair and Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health Sciences School of Medicine, suggests that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) could play a role in some cases. This overlap between ADHD and aging raises important questions about how we…
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Trivializing ADHD: The Buzz Word Bane
In recent times, it has become increasingly common for people to dismiss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other mental health conditions as mere quirks or exaggerated symptoms. This attitude, fueled by celebrities and social media, trivializes the real struggles faced by millions of individuals who live with these conditions every day. In a latest…
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What is the Point of Health Advocacy?
Why am I or fellow advocates are spending considerable amount of our time and effort for this advocacy? What is Advocacy in Healthcare? Advocacy in healthcare refers to the act of speaking up for or representing the interests, needs, and rights of individuals or groups in the healthcare system. What are the various forms of…
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Serious Consequences of Undiagnosed ADHD
Exposing the serious consequences of undiagnosed ADHD, this narrative calls urgently for early intervention. Unveil the shadows, protect vulnerable lives. Shadows of Undiagnosed ADHD In a compelling account recently featured on Your Tango, an intimate narrative unfolds, revealing the often-overlooked consequences of undiagnosed ADHD. The author courageously shares her childhood experiences, casting a sobering light…
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ADHD Medication Lag in India
I fail to understand, why As someone who is currently undergoing trial and error of apt therapy, there seems an addressed disparity of medicine accessibility! Despite being a doctor, I cannot afford a personal license. With the data available from National Mental Health Survey, around 8 lakhs of Indian adult have ADHD, due to low…