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Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD

Psychiatric Times

The diagnostic complexity increases when ADHD symptoms overlap with depression, anxiety, or trauma manifestations, requiring careful differential diagnosis and comprehensive assessment protocols to prevent misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate treatment. Subscribe Now!

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Treating the Hidden Complexities of ADHD

ADDitude

A staggering three-quarters of adults with ADHD have at least one coexisting condition like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use disorder, or an eating disorder.

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Dear Mr. Kennedy

ADDitude

5, 6 Scientific research has established no causal link between excessive screen time, video game play, or social media use and ADHD. 15 ADHD shortens an individuals life expectancy by 7.5 People with ADHD are more likely to get into car accidents, 24 become hospitalized, and engage in self-harmthan are their neurotypical peers.