hyperactivity

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Darren said that by the age of six or seven, changes in Sophia's behaviour had become more noticeable, including hyperactivity and mood swings.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Strong clinical evidence supports melatonin's short term benefits for children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Children also are on screens more than ever, which is believed to contribute to more anxiety, depression, aggression and hyperactivity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

When Joani Reisen goes without her medicine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, she says it feels like “squirrels running everywhere” in her mind.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

These so-called comorbidities—meaning the conditions co-occur with Internet addiction—include “attention-deficit hyperactivity, mood, anxiety and personality disorders.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel