Mental Disorders: News and Research on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

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ADHD, social confidence and risk of alcohol problems

Young adults with ADHD who are less confident in social situations may be more likely to use alcohol as a coping mechanism, which puts them at higher risk for problem drinking. This was one of the findings of a study exploring ...

Study shows link between ADHD and mental ill health in teens

Scientists have shed light on some reasons why young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—known as ADHD—are prone to anxiety and depression. Young people with ADHD symptoms are more likely to experience ...

ADHD gender gap tied to delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes

Females diagnosed with ADHD later in life are more likely to experience adolescent mental health struggles, teenage pregnancy, secondary school absences, and have more hospital appointments than those diagnosed in early childhood, ...

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