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Exercise To Regulate ADHD
Dr. Clatch writes about ADHD in teens, and how exercise can help reduce or eliminate its hallmark symptoms.
While the many benefits of exercise can be acquired by anyone who engages in regular physical activity, for teens and young adults that have attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), exercise may provide a host of other benefits that can help reduce symptoms and improve the individual’s overall quality of life.
One of the principal hallmarks of ADHD, especially in adolescents and young adults, is the inability to focus or pay attention. Challenges in this area can lead to a plethora of changes in mental state. Because of the difficulty focusing that people with ADHD experience, many believe that they are not able to engage in certain tasks, or if they do try new things they will fail. This situation is one that can markedly impact the ability of the individual to succeed and seek out new or challenging opportunities. For teens and young adults who should be engaged in and actively exploring their external worlds, these issues can have significant implications. This includes the development of comorbid mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
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