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Mentes dispersas

Gabor Maté

Gabor Maté, renowned for his insights on addiction and stress, also delves into Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), offering a comprehensive understanding of its complexities. Maté highlights that ADHD is not simply a childhood condition nor a result of poor parenting, but involves genetic factors and brain function related to the regulation of attention and impulsivity. He emphasizes the need to view ADHD beyond common misconceptions, advocating for a compassionate approach that considers biological, psychological, and environmental influences. Maté’s perspective encourages treatments that address these broader factors rather than simply managing symptoms, seeking a deeper understanding and better support for those affected. His work on ADHD not only illuminates the underlying causes of the condition, but also promotes a more empathetic and informed approach to dealing with it in various aspects of life.

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abordar / aβoɾˈðaɾ /verb

Addressing

Abordar estos comportamientos directamente puede prevenir resultados negativos.

Addressing these behaviors directly can prevent negative outcomes.

confronttackledeal with

el afrontamiento / el ˈfrontamiento /noun

coping

Para mitigar estos impactos, se alienta a las personas con TDAH a desarrollar estrategias de afrontamiento más saludables.

To mitigate these impacts, people with ADHD are encouraged to develop healthier coping strategies.

comúnmente / comúnmente /adverb

commonly

Los medicamentos, especialmente estimulantes como el metilfenidato y las anfetaminas, son comúnmente recetados.

Medications, especially stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamines, are commonly prescribed.

precipitadas tom / pɾesipitaðas tomas /noun

hasty decisions

La impulsividad se manifiesta como acciones precipitadas tomadas sin premeditación.

Impulsivity manifests as hasty decisions made without premeditation.

decisiones apresuradasactos impulsivos

el agobio / el abobjo /noun

overwhelm

…prevenir el agobio.

...prevent overwhelm.

abrumarestrés

las anfetaminas / las amfetaminas /noun

amphetamines

Los medicamentos, especialmente estimulantes como el metilfenidato y las anfetaminas, son comúnmente recetados.

Medications, especially stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamines, are commonly prescribed.

estimulantemetilfenidato

el aprendizaje / el apɾendiθaxe /noun

learning

Para prosperar verdaderamente con el TDAH, es necesario un aprendizaje continuo.

To truly thrive with ADHD, continuous learning is necessary.

enseñanzaeducaciónestudio

lamentan / se arrepʲɪnʲtʲɪn /verb

regret

diciendo o haciendo cosas que luego lamentan

saying or doing things that they later regret

arrepentirsentir

el asesoramiento / el aseˈsoɾamiento /noun

counseling

Participar en terapia o asesoramiento con terapeutas.

Participate in therapy or counseling with therapists.

consejoguíaorientación

las complejidades / las komplexiˈðaðes /noun

complexities

para navegar las complejidades que el TDAH trae consigo en las relaciones

to navigate the complexities that ADHD brings to relationships

dificultadescomplicaciones

la comprensión / la kom.pɾenˈsjon /noun

understanding

Las relaciones de apoyo proporcionan estabilidad emocional y una red de comprensión y aceptación.

Supportive relationships provide emotional stability and a network of understanding and acceptance.

entendimientoalcance

conduce / konˈduθe /verb

leads

lo que conduce a cambios de humor rápidos

which leads to rapid mood swings

lleva aresulta enocasiona

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