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Child Health, Mental Health

White children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD, according to a new study

July 18, 2022

Among elementary school children who had shown above-average academic achievement, 27% of white children versus 19% of nonwhite children were later diagnosed with ADHD. About 20% of white children versus 14% of nonwhite children were using ADHD medication.

Child Health, Mental Health

These strategies and life hacks can help anyone with ADHD, as well as those who struggle with attention problems but don’t have a diagnosis

May 12, 2022

A simple organizational system can improve focus by providing a way to keep track of important activities. Ideally the system is centered on one tool, such as a notebook or phone app, assuming the phone is not too distracting.

Disabilities, Mental Health

Just 10% of kids with ADHD outgrow it, UW study finds

August 13, 2021

In adults, it manifests more as verbal impulsivity, difficulty with decision-making, and not thinking before acting.

Brain and Nervous System, Disabilities, Mental Health

ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed

June 30, 2021

About 2.5% of adults are thought to live with ADHD

Mental Health

Over Past 20 Years, The Percentage Of Children Diagnosed with ADHD Nearly Doubles

September 3, 2018

But is this a true increase in cases or an epidemic of over-diagnosis?

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