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Mental Health And Adolescents: The Impact Of Social Isolation In Adolescents During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gabriella Aguinaldo
Mental Health And Adolescents: The Impact Of Social Isolation In Adolescents During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gabriella Aguinaldo
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In early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic, first detected in late 2019, afflicted the world. The disease associated with the virus became known as COVID-19. COVID-19 was recognized as a highly contagious and deadly disease. In California, United States, COVID-19 was detected in February and the first shelter-in-place orders were ordered by the counties and state, which forced children and adults to stay at home and attend school and work virtually. Shelter-in-place orders were quickly implemented around the world.
As the world began this sudden switch in lifestyle, many were concerned for the mental health and safety of themselves and their …
Gender Differences In The Presentation Of Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Exploring Factors Influencing The Underdiagnosis Of Adhd And Its Effects On Women, Alexis-Phillis Giron
Gender Differences In The Presentation Of Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Exploring Factors Influencing The Underdiagnosis Of Adhd And Its Effects On Women, Alexis-Phillis Giron
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Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes difficulties in maintaining focus, working memory, and executive function. The current literature reveals extensive research on males diagnosed with ADHD whereas fewer studies on females have been performed due, at least in part, to inadequate assessment and/or identification of women who present with subtle gender differences in symptom profile and comorbidity. This thesis reviewed six peer-reviewed primary research articles published between the years 2002 to 2020 that explore the variations in gender differences and the associated comorbidities of adult ADHD. While current literature has identified the differences in gender presentation …