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  ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a type of mental neurological disorder which affects children and in some cases , it continue s till adulthood. It affects how one can pay attention, sit still and control their behaviour. According to the study , boys are more likely to have this disorder than girls. ADHD can't be cured or prevented but taking care of the individual at their initial phase and having a good treatment and an understanding environment will help them in managing their symptoms. If remain unseen and ignoring the symptoms may cause some disastrous impacts on their life causing disturbance between their relationship with their loved ones, family and friends. People suffering from this disorder will face symptoms as discussed below: Symptoms of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may differ in adults and are categorised in three phases: IN CHILD PHASE : INATTENTIVE HYPERACTIVE ...
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  EATING DISORDER An eating disorder is an illness in which the person has started eating very less food or too much food. At some point of time, the control over how much food is consumed gets out of hand and leads to severe eating disorders. It is likely to occur in situations of stress and pressure regarding the body weight, shape and image. Children in their teens are more prone to eating disorders. It is common among adults too. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. A government research shows that more than half million U.S. teens have had eating disorder, but few have sought treatment for the problem. There are statistics, which show that nearly 2.7% of children between the ages of 13-17 have severe eating disorders. Girls and young women are more likely to develop eating disorders, compared to boys and men. What is an 'eating disorder'? .   An eating disorder is a condition when a person has abnormal eati...

Cyberbullying

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  Cyberbullying What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behavior , aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted. Examples include:          spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos of someone on social media           sending hurtful messages or threats via messaging platforms           impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf.  Face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying can often happen alongside each other. But cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint – a record that can prove useful and provide evidence to help stop the abuse. What Are the Consequences of Cyberbullying? Sometimes, online bullying, like other kinds of bullying, can lead to serious long-lasting problems. The stre...