How Is Hyperactivity Treated?
Hyperactivity is also called attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The National Institute of Mental Health states that it is the most common psychiatric disorder in children. Symptoms include lack of impulse control, an inability to sit still, lack of focus and trouble completing projects. A number or approaches are used to treat hyperactivity. These include drug therapy, counseling, supportive school and community services or a combination of all three. The National Institute of Mental Health sponsored a study titled “The Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” The initial findings of this study were published in December of 1999.
