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Psychiatry ADHD. Resolution of the United States Congress. 19 JULY 2005

Although this letter was written in 2005, with regret, we can see that, today, remains in force:
July 19 2005 Resolution of the Congress of the United States, designating September 14, 2005 as "National Awareness of Attention Deficit Disorder"
Whereas Deficit Disorder Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (also known as AD / HD or ADD) is a chronic neurobiological disorder,
that affects both children and adults, which can significantly interfere with an individual's ability to regulate activity level, inhibit
behavior, and attend to tasks so in developmentally appropriate Whereas, ADHD can lead trimmers consequences, including failure in school, workplace, antisocial behavior , encounters with the justice system, and interpersonal difficulties substance abuse;

whereas on ADHD is a mental disorder of childhood most extensively studied and is estimated to affect 3 to 7 percent (2,000,000) of school-age children and also affects an estimated 4 percent (8,000,000) of adults of all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic levels; Whereas scientific studies clearly indicate that ADHD is a familial and suggest that genetic inheritance is a major risk factor , and that between 10 and 35 percent of children with ADHD have a first degree relative with ADHD, and 50% of parents who have ADHD have a child with the disorder; Whereas, despite the serious
consequences that may occur in the life experiences and family of an individual with ADHD, studies show that less than 85% of adults with the disorder are diagnosed and less than half of children and adults with the disorder are receiving treatment, considering that poor and minority communities are particularly underserved resources to cope with ADHD
whereas Office of the Surgeon General (Surgeon General), the American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Center for Prevention and Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Mental Health , among others, recognize the need for a proper diagnosis, education, and treatment for ADHD, therefore, lack of public knowledge and understanding of the disorder play a significant role in the overwhelming number of cases undiagnosed and untreated ADHD and the dissemination of inaccurate information, misleading information contributes to hinder the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder.
Whereas, lack of knowledge, combined with the stigma associated with ADHD have a particularly detrimental effect on diagnosis and treatment of ADHD; Whereas it is necessary to educate health professionals, employees and educators about the disorder and needed mental health professionals trained are able to make proper diagnosis and treatment, and therefore the National Institute of Mental Health and others consistently reveal that through early diagnosis and appropriate treatment and understanding the symptoms of ADHD can be substantially decreased and the quality of life of the individual can be Enhanced
Therefore, we rule that the Senate ·
Designates September 14, 2005 as "National Awareness of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) (''National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day'');
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Recognizes that the Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a major public health concern;
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Encourages people of the United States to do more research on ADHD and mental health services it, and to seek appropriate treatment and support, if necessary; ·
Expresses
the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government has a responsibility to: Ø
Strive to increase public awareness about AD / HD;
Ø ; continue to consider ways of improving access and quality of mental health services for children and adults with ADHD;
109th Congress - 1st Session. S. RES. 201
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