psych paper
Position Paper: HDHD, is it a real disease?
Following the Psychology 101 Guidelines
Georgia Milteer
Park University
Abstract
I will be discussing the controversy over Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (HDHD). Some psychologists believe that Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is defined as a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Some psychologists believe that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a “fictitious disease”. Others believe that it is a psychological disease that explains a psychological disorder. Those that believe that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a “fictitious disease”, have argued that ADHD was just a theory by Leon Eisenberg, but was never actually proven to exist as a verifiable disease. It has also been said that modern psychiatry continues to profit as well, helping also to fill the coffers of the pharmaceutical industry by getting children addicted at an early age to dangerous psychostimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall. (Martino) Dr. Edward C. Hamlyn, a founding member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, stated that “ADHD is fraud intended to justify starting children on a life of drug addiction.” (Martino) Those professionals that do believe that ADHD is real have stated that nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States long ago concluded that Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real, brain-based medical disorder. I do believe that ADHD is a real diagnosis and can be treated effectively. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. (Mayo Clinic Staff) ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Other behaviors that may arise by ADHD is low
Following the Psychology 101 Guidelines
Georgia Milteer
Park University
Abstract
I will be discussing the controversy over Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (HDHD). Some psychologists believe that Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is defined as a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Some psychologists believe that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a “fictitious disease”. Others believe that it is a psychological disease that explains a psychological disorder. Those that believe that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a “fictitious disease”, have argued that ADHD was just a theory by Leon Eisenberg, but was never actually proven to exist as a verifiable disease. It has also been said that modern psychiatry continues to profit as well, helping also to fill the coffers of the pharmaceutical industry by getting children addicted at an early age to dangerous psychostimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall. (Martino) Dr. Edward C. Hamlyn, a founding member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, stated that “ADHD is fraud intended to justify starting children on a life of drug addiction.” (Martino) Those professionals that do believe that ADHD is real have stated that nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States long ago concluded that Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real, brain-based medical disorder. I do believe that ADHD is a real diagnosis and can be treated effectively. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. (Mayo Clinic Staff) ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Other behaviors that may arise by ADHD is low