Self-Harm in Girls With ADHD: Silent But Pervasive

Children's Health Daily Newsletter  |  February 27, 2015

Today's Top Story Self-Harm in Girls With ADHD: Silent But Pervasive More than 50 percent of girls with combined type ADHD (both hyperactive/impulsive and inattentive) engage in self-harm activities and 22 percent attempt suicide. Discover why girls internalize more than boys.  » Featured Article Protect Your Kids From Allergies When your child visits a friend's house, do you worry about the possibility of her having a serious allergic reaction? Check out our webcast and get tips to ease your worries.  » Today's Recipe Orecchiette With Beans and Broccoli A colorful blend of tomatoes, pepper, broccoli , and protein-rich cannellini beans is mixed together with orecchiette (or any short pasta) and topped with Parmesan cheese for a comforting meal that makes a great next-day lunch. Get the recipe!  » Featured Columnist This Is Your Teen's Brain on Marijuana Teens and marijuana may be a dangerous combo, says Jack Stein of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), because of its effects on your brain. It's not your parents' marijuana, kids. See how newer forms of the drug are damaging to teens.  » Message from our Partners Do You Use a Nebulizer? A portable nebulizer can be used as part of a treatment plan for people with asthma. Find out more about qualifying for a quiet, lightweight nebulizer complete with masks and solutions. Learn more now. »