attention deficit disorder also known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) regarding diagnosis, medication and dependency in children resulting from use of stimulant. Minors under medication to prevent ADHD have been on the rise for the last 3 decades in the U.S. The diagnosis of ADHD varies, some states shows a high percentage of diagnosis. Production of stimulants such as Ritalin for ADHD treatments is on the rise, with scientists explaining that it is recommended for treatment. According
manuals are classified by clinical agreement and encounter revision every few years. Perpetual revision and increased medicalization of mental disorders also creates a dilemma for diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Diagnostic classification and criteria are topics of continuous debate among clinicians due to the largely unknown pathogenic
For a typical person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) sitting down to do a task such as homework can be agonizing, the physical act of staying in place, being as difficult as concentrating on the work. The person with ADHD may go on in life to have social problems because symptoms such as hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, are mistaken as laziness or self-centeredness (14). The problems of ADHD often develop further manifesting as compulsive disorder, depression, school
nervous and upset and thus their relationships at school, in the family and with friends are negatively influenced” (p. 185). This is true for children with low self-esteem who have very little friends. Parents need to be available for any issues that rise with their child. Wang, etc. (2009) state that positive parental practices, such as parental warmth or support, could protect adolescents from involvement in both bullying perpetration and victimization (p. 369). However, cyber/electronic bullying
families as well as churches. It needs to be understood that those who are diagnosed with ASD are just merely misunderstood pieces of this puzzle we can humanity. According to the DSM-5 (2013), individuals must fit five criteria prior to an ASD diagnosis: 1) deficits in social interaction and in communication 2) restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests and activities 3) present in early development stage 4) considerable social and occupational impairment, and 5) these impairments
helping the adolescent create a more rewarding sober lifestyle (Meyers & Squires, 2001). A-CRA outlines a series of procedures, but is flexible in allowing them to be introduced at appropriate times for the individual. Included are the Functional Analysis of Substance use, Happiness Scale and Goals of Counseling, along with skill sets such as communication, problem-solving, and substance refusal. While the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (2001) gives a fixed length
improvement of human condition. Due to the advancement in the understanding of CBT, many different types of models have come into place (Rakovshik & McManus, 2010; Shafran et al, 2009) . As evidence based practice, it has become very popular and is at a rise due to its ability for causality in elicits situations and experiences. Despite some great success, not only dealing with addiction but has also proven effectiveness with psychoanalytic approach, it still holds some defects. In this paper, CBT approaches