ADHD and screen time

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition causing developmentally inappropriate impairments in concentration, impulsivity and activity levels. It affects around 6% of school-going children and persists into adulthood in the...

ADHD: Is there an epidemic?

Day after day in practice, concerned parents ask me why ADHD has suddenly become so prevalent. ‘Better recognition’ has been my standard response. But I am no longer satisfied with this reply, and nor are these parents. Let’s examine this question in...

Childhood depression

Took part in a radio interview on SAFM this morning on childhood depression. This is the audio link for those who are interested:   http://iono.fm/channel/1337 (scroll down to 27 August)