October marks ADHD Awareness Month
October 14, 2024ADHD Awareness Month is part of a global effort to share information to help people with ADHD thrive. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects children and adults all around the world, and this month offers an opportunity to fight misconceptions about ADHD and highlight helpful strategies for managing it. The ADHD Awareness Month Coalition provides numerous online resources, including expert Q & As, videos and podcasts, personal stories, and daily tips for life with ADHD.
ADHD is the second most common mental health disorder in children, exceeded only by anxiety. Positive and engaged caregiving can help children develop the self-regulation skills they need, and there is evidence that interventions such as child Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), behavioural therapy and neurofeedback can also be effective in helping children with ADHD. To learn more, see Vol. 10, No. 4 and Vol. 11, No. 1 of the Children’s Mental Health Research Quarterly.