17/10/2021
Good evening everyone! π Today marks the start of a week-long campaign on ADHD awareness.
Join the Palliative Care Services of Canossa Health and Social Center as we celebrate the 18th National ADHD Awareness Week with the theme, βAlagang ADHDβ and learn what ADHD is all about.
Please donβt forget to like and share the poster and FB Page for everyday learnings. β¨
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
Lack of understanding and awareness of the mentioned disorder leads to misconceptions and social stigma which hinder access to effective treatment, increases the risk of co-morbid conditions and complication which may lead to increased incidence of out-of-school youths and child abuse and neglect.
Thus, every third week of October of every year is commemorated as the βNational Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Weekβ in accordance with Proclamation No. 472 (2003).
Join us, the Palliative Care Services of Canossa Health and Social Center, as we celebrate the 18th National ADHD Awareness Week with the theme, βAlagang ADHDβ and learn what ADHD is all about.
Donβt forget to like and follow our Page for everyday learnings. β¨