ADHD Basics 1
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
What is Health Sciences Association
Name one profession that CAN diagnose ADHD?
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Pediatricians, Primary Care Doctors
How long is typical medical school?
4 years
True or False: ADHD can be caused by bad parenting at home.
False. Family structure and parenting is not an actual cause of ADHD.
Name one meeting topic we covered last year?
Many answers, officers will determine if it is right or wrong
True or False: You can self-diagnose yourself for ADHD
What is the most basic major for pre-med students?
Biology
What makes up 70-80% of ADHD diagnoses?
What is HEREDITY?
Name all the officers and their positions;
Dev & Sairah; President
Bella; Vice President
Yuney; Social Media Manager
Who is ADHD most common in? (gender+age group)
Most common in boys; age ranging from 13-17
What law protects patient's right to privacy, and private medical records?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Give 3 examples of what can be commonly seen in people living with ADHD.
Forgetting instructions/dates, Not being able to finish tasks, Losing items, Becoming easily distracted, Feeling restless, Acting or Speaking before thinking.
What opportunity do we have to join HSA Exective team?
THE COMMITEE!! Apply by the 30th!
When is it too late to find out you have ADHD?
It's never too late, you can still get diagnosed as an adult!
True or False: A MD (Doctor of Medicine) is the only type of degree a physician can hold.
False, they can also hold a DO, which stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Name the type(s) of ADHD:
ADHD-I (Inattentive)
ADHD-H (Hyperactive)
ADHD-C (Combined)
When did HSA start? (Month and Year)
April of 2025.
Name ONE stimulant medication that can act as treatment for ADHD
Ritalin or Adderall
What is a resident in the medical field?
A doctor continuing their specialized training from year two onward (or generally referring to anyone in a residency program).