Category: Blog

Psychologist Jan Schrans publishes general articles on psychology and psychotherapy in his blog, alongside specific psychological problems treated by the psychotherapist.

ADHD and medication

adhd medication

Making an appointment The Supreme Health Council recommends that adults should best be referred for medication to a psychiatrist or neurologist trained in the examination and treatment of ADHD in adults. Almost always, however, GPs initiate medication themselves, on...

ADHD and giftedness

ADHD and high maintenance

Making an appointment Giftedness is an innate talent often associated with emotional and social difficulties. ADHD is an early disorder of brain development. ADHD and giftedness are thus different phenomena that can occur together. This creates...

ADHD dopamine

dopamine adhd

Appointment ADHD is a disorder of early brain development. Dopamine is one of about 50 neurotransmitters in the brain. These are chemicals that regulate communication between brain cells. A good knowledge of...

ADHD book

adhd book

Making an appointment ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that can affect both children and adults and is characterised by symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity and attention problems. Books on ADHD can be a valuable source of information, support and...

ADHD symptoms

symptoms of adhd

Making an appointment ADHD symptoms sometimes vary greatly from person to person. They affect both positively and negatively many aspects of a person's daily life. Moreover, no single complaint is unique to ADHD; all symptoms can...

ADHD and sleep problems

adhd and sleep problems

Making an appointment ADHD often causes sleep problems. Sleep hygiene problems often involve difficulty falling asleep, as well as sleeping through and sleeping out. Above all, the combination of ADHD and sleep problems makes it difficult to maintain a healthy biorhythm. Importantly,.

ADHD in the classroom

ADHD in the classroom

ADHD in the Classroom aims to provide an overview of causes, characteristics of ADHD, forms of treatment and some of the many effects ADHD has on the learning process and experiences of students with ADHD. Hopefully, after reading this, teachers, parents and also healthcare providers will be more armed to recognise symptoms of ADHD in the school setting and deal with them appropriately.

Fats as an eating problem

Fats became an eating problem

Don't believe what the food industry tries to make you believe. Fats wrongly became an eating problem because saturated fats were banned from our diet. Which made our diet one-sidedly high in omega 6 and low in saturated fat and omega 3. Moreover, refining these oils into unhealthy substances similar to butter deprives them of numerous healthy nutrients.