ADHD

Around 5–8% of the population suffers from ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is about 135,000 Czech children. The symptoms might appear in childhood (school-age children), but they can persist until adulthood in up to 50% of cases.

What are the symptoms?

Children:

  • Attention deficit
  • Forgetfulness
  • Constant movement
  • Impulsiveness

Adults:

  • Inner restlessness
  • Problems due to attention deficit
  • Inability keeping to a schedule
  • Forgetting
  • Emotional lability
  • Rapid mood swings
  • Short-sighted behaviour

Around 5–8% of the population suffers from ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is about 135,000 Czech children. 

What’s the treatment?

Children benefit from parent training, self-regulation exercise and routine changes. It’s possible to use medication or therapy.

FAQ

What to do when…

If someone close to you has a mental illness, do not judge them or tell them to “try harder”. Give them the much-needed support and understanding. They’re far from alone in this.

Who to reach out to?

  • Close person you trust
  • Doctor, therapist, psychologist
  • Support groups, patient organisation
  • Crisis centres, helplines
 

What are the steps to take?

  • Are you in a situation that must be sorted out immediately and can’t deal with it alone? Visit a crisis centre or call a helpline. Children under 18 can visit child crisis centres. 
  • Are you in a situation where it’s unnecessary to sort it out immediately?
    • Can you cover the expense? (800–1,500 CZK per session) See a therapist. They can send you to see a psychiatrist. You’ll find a list of psychotherapists at www.czap.cz, where you can verify their education.
    • Can you not cover the expense? See your GP, who’ll recommend you to a professional covered by your health insurance company.
    • Don’t you know who to choose? See your GP, and they’ll tell you.

 List of online and offline spots to seek help here at Nevypusť duši.

When to see a professional?

Whenever you feel like talking about it or want a different perspective on the situation.

 

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