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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder EP: 2. Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD ADHD risk factors encompass both genetic and environmental components that significantly impact child development. ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria EP: 4. Risk Factors for ADHD EP: 7.

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Nonstimulant Therapies for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Both medications carry important safety considerations including potential for increased suicidal ideation, requiring careful monitoring and education about distinguishing medication-related intrusive thoughts from situational mental health concerns. Subscribe Now!

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ADHD Treatment Options

Psychiatric Times

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Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Before reaching specialized behavioral health services, families typically consult pediatricians who must possess comprehensive knowledge of ADHD presentation, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Subscribe Now!

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Part 4: Neurodiversity: New Paradigm, or Trojan Horse?

Mad in America

Within this, some parts of the neurodiversity movement take an uncritical or neutral perspective on the validity of psychiatric diagnoses such as—but not limited to—ASD and ADHD, backed up by unsubstantiated claims about biological and genetic causal factors. This is likely to have a range of unhelpful consequences.