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National Attention Deficit Hyperactivy Disorder Day in South Africa

Name: National Attention Deficit Hyperactivy Disorder Day in South Africa
Start: 2024-09-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-09-14
Location: South Africa

National Attention Deficit Hyperactivy Disorder Day in South Africa is held on September 14. This event in the second decade of the month September is annual.

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14 September - National Attention Deficit Hyperactivy Disorder Day in South Africa

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood brain disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). These symptoms can make it difficult for a child with ADHD to succeed in school, get along with other children or adults, or finish tasks at home.

Scientists are not sure what causes ADHD, although many studies suggest that genes play a large role. Like many other illnesses, ADHD probably results from a combination of factors.

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) has officially launched their toll-free Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder line aimed at assisting those affected by the disorder.

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