Resources for Parents
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Also called: ADHD, attention deficit disorder
A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong. Requires a medical diagnosis. Lab tests or imaging not required
ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work.
Symptoms include limited attention and hyperactivity. Treatments include medication and talk therapy.
Homework and study tips for students with ADHD/ADD
https://www.oxfordlearning.com/10-add-adhd-study-tips/
Student Mental and Emotional Health
Parents and families may find the following resources helpful to support the mental and emotional well-being of their adolescents:https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health/index.htm
- Tips for Promoting School Employee Wellness
- School-Based Physical Activity Improves the Social and Emotional Climate for Learning
- School Nutrition and the Social and Emotional Climate and Learning
- Adolescent Connectedness
- CDC COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit
- CDC Children’s Mental Health
- CDC Mental Health
- Teen Mental Health