Attention deficit can generate addictions

• April 25, 2024

The attention deficit can be a factor in developing various complications such as anxiety , depression Y addictions in adolescence, so it is important to address this problem comprehensively from the childhood , says the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

The doctor Roberto de la Fuente Rodríguez , Head of the Mental Health module of Clinic 22 of the IMSS He said that the attention deficit affects significantly the learning , both in the academic part and in aspects of daily life, and can be a risk to develop problems of smoking , alcoholism or Pregnancies at an early age , for the lack of adequate critical judgment.

Minors have conflicts with their peers and teachers, do not finish their school work, they get injured and lose their belongings; In addition, they can present a negative behavior and challenging, even antisocial behaviors .

The disorder, registered in 5% of children of school age, occurs when the child is not hyperactive and represents an important line in the area of mental health , because it implies an alteration in the neurodevelopment which manifests itself through lack of attention and impulsiveness.

De la Fuente Rodríguez stated that the attention deficit It is most noticeable after six years of age, when the infant enters the school, where more attention and rules of conduct are required. 80% of the causes of this condition can be hereditary , while the remaining 20% ​​is due to factors perinatal .

The psychiatrist indicated that this condition can be controlled and improved significantly, in more than 90% of cases; Medical follow-up includes safe, effective and well-tolerated drugs.

Watch your little one and attend to him in time!

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