Tag Archives: MentalHealth

NHS Endorses Online Test for Faster ADHD Diagnosis in Children

NHS Endorses Online Test for Faster ADHD Diagnosis in Children

The NHS has recommended the use of an online test, QbTest, to potentially speed up the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. QbTest, a computer-based assessment, tracks patients’ movements while evaluating the three primary symptoms of ADHD – inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The results are then compared with those of […]

The Mental Health Impact of Social Media

The Mental Health Impact of Social Media

Social media is a double-edged sword, empowering us to connect globally yet exploiting our attention with addictive strategies. While it fosters understanding across boundaries, its manipulative algorithms keep us hooked, enabling misinformation to thrive unchecked in this digital realm. Understanding Social Media Addiction Social media addiction often arises from psychological and physiological factors intertwined. When […]