What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD is a variation of ADHD, which describes Attention Deficit without the hyperactive/impulsivity symptoms . So both terms are used interchangeably  ADHD is the most common...

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), or ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder, without hyperactivity) are the most common neuropsychiatric conditions in childhood and adolescence. They are the second most frequent medical conditions in childhood...

Child and adolescent psychiatrists are specialised doctors who work with young people up to the age of 18, their families, and all those around them (e.g. schools, children services). They treat a wide range of mental health problems and conditions...

Disruptive and seemingly uncontrollable behaviour can cause concern for any parent. Dr Maite Ferrin is an expert in various fields of child and adolescent psychiatry such as ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression and behaviour problems. Here, she shares her...

Sometimes it’s hard to know if your child is being bullied at school. Children who are bullied often try to hide the situation from their parents, especially if they are frightened or believe that a parents' intervention may be unhelpful or even make...

Children who have been bullied at primary school age are more likely to be bullied as a teenager, and be victimised later on in life as an adult. The World Health Organization has called for further research into bullying stressing the seriousness of...

One in five children worldwide suffer from ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects behaviour and can be characterised by excessive impulsivity, hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining attention. Dr Maite Ferrin,...