08/27/2025
Understanding ADHD in Children & Adolescents: Despite the extensive and enduring impact it can have on many aspects of an individual’s life, including education, employment, relationships and overall quality of life, there’s still a pervasive stigma surrounding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States, leading to detrimental delays in the diagnosis and treatment of the medical condition.
ADHD affects about 7.1 million children between the ages of 5-17 in the U.S., per the National Institute of Mental Health, with nearly half of all cases exhibiting severe impairment and ADHD more frequently diagnosed in boys than girls.
So, to help educate Rio Grande Valley residents on ADHD in children and its long-term impact on their quality of life if left untreated, South Texas Health System will devote the latest episode of its monthly “South Texas Healthy Living” TV program to this neurodevelopmental disorder.
The program will feature a sit-down interview with Dr. Robert Mosqueda, a child psychiatrist with the STHS Clinics Mental Wellbeing Clinic, on the early warning signs of ADHD, the impairments associated with the disorder and the treatment options available for children living with ADHD to help improve their ability to focus, complete tasks and control impulsive behaviors, which can lead to better academic and social outcomes. Additionally, the episode will feature an interview with a Mission mother of three who didn’t believe her middle child’s inability to focus was due to ADHD, as well as cooking and exercise segments that can improve symptoms of ADHD and enhance overall brain health.
Don't miss our latest episode of South Texas Healthy Living this Sunday, August 31, on KVEO NBC 23 at 9:00 am.
