In Part 7 of our series on ADHD in Children and Teenagers, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Victor Kwok and Dr Tay Kai Hong discuss non-stimulant options for ADHD medication such as Atomoxetine, Guanfacine, Bupropion, as well as supplements such as fish oil.

In Part 6 of our series on ADHD in Children and Teenagers, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Victor Kwok and Dr Tay Kai Hong discuss the safety, efficacy, and possible side effects of ADHD medications.

In Part 5 of our series on ADHD in Children and Teenagers, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Victor Kwok and Dr Tay Kai Hong discuss the different options for treating ADHD, including medications, counselling, and art therapy.

In Part 4 of our series on ADHD in Children and Teenagers, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Victor Kwok and Dr Tay Kai Hong explain the difference between seeing a Psychiatrist and Psychologist for ADHD Treatment.

In the third installment of our series on ADHD in Children and Teenagers, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Victor Kwok and Dr Tay Kai Hong return to answer questions about diagnosing ADHD and other conditions commonly associated with it.

In Part 2 of our series on ADHD in Children and Teenagers, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Victor Kwok and Dr Tay Kai Hong answer questions regarding ADHD and Academics.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects over 1 in 20 (5%-7%) kids. In Part 1 of our series on ADHD in Children and Teenagers, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Victor Kwok and Dr Tay Kai Hong answer frequently asked questions about ADHD.

In Singapore and other countries, such as the United States, there is a growing call for social media and tech companies to safeguard the well-being of young people. Given their tender age and ongoing brain development, youths are particularly susceptible to the harms of social media. Parents need to shoulder part of the responsibility to protect their children from social media’s harms.

In this article, we interviewed Mr Ryan Huang, visiting Educational Psychologist and expert in Autism, Intellectual Disability and ADHD, on the impact of social media on neuro-atypical children and youth, and how their specific conditions may affect their social media use.

The typical onset of tics is around 4-6 years old, and they are more commonly seen in boys. In most cases, tics may resolve on their own, but in some cases, tics may persist and have a significant negative impact on daily functioning, including learning, emotional, and social/family relationships.