Monday, February 21, 2005

Hyperactive kids most likely to be removed (UK) Brief UPI story at PsycPORT - "A Bracknell, England, mental health study suggests children suffering from hyperactivity are the most likely to be removed from their homes. The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service authored the study that indicates severely hyperactive children are three times more likely to be removed from their families than children with other mental health or behavioral problems. The study noted parents of hyperactive children often have a difficult time coping with the disorder..."