Last week, NPISTANBUL Hospital Child Adolescent Psychiatrist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emel Sarı Gökten came together with parents at Bahçeşehir College's Ümraniye Campus. She told the parents about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, which is a psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms of hyperactivity, attention problems and impulsivity.
CAUSES OF ADHD WERE ALSO EXPLAINED
Defining ADHD as a disorder in the dopamine, noradrenaline system, Asst. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emel Sarı Gökten explained that there are 3 different developments in hyperactivity, there is significant improvement in adolescence, 60-70% symptoms persist, and 5-10% have more serious problems. Gökten also explained the treatment methods...
GHD TREATMENT METHODS
- Medication
- Working with the family
- Practices related to the educational process
- Individual therapy
Gökten made a presentation on ADHD, which starts in early childhood, is most commonly diagnosed in primary school and continues throughout life, and answered questions from parents. Parents mainly asked questions about the relationship between ADHD and genetic predisposition, nutrition and the use of technology.