Is it possible to diagnose an 8-year-old child with schizophrenia? Can schizophrenia be detected in children? And if so, how might the treatment of a schizophrenic child differ from that of an adult?

How can medication be stopped? Gradually? Are there withdrawal symptoms?

Can taking medication (such as Ritalin or Concerta) lead to dependency? Is it true that the long-term effectiveness of Concerta has never been assessed?

What is the treatment for ADD without hyperactivity? Is Ritalin necessary in this case?

Will interrupting the treatment have an adverse effect on the child's psychological well-being?

What are the long-term side effects of taking medication for an attention deficit?

What is the treatment for adult ADD? Are the side effects in children the same as those in adults?

Why Why do some children and adults respond to certain medications, while others do not?

Why do we stop listening (concentrating) after a long period of time—for example in class?