ADHD and Suicide Risk
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the timing is helpful. Mental health, and especially suicide risk, have skyrocketed as a concern...Especially vulnerable are those on the front lines (e.g., health care and other essential workers), young people, those who have lost loved ones, and those with pre-existing mental health vulnerabilities, including individuals with ADHD...when depression, ADHD, and substance use are combined in young people, suicide risk can be increased by as much as 10-fold.
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Girls With ADHD at High Risk for Self-Injury
Abuse-Deterrent Amphetamine Shines for Adult ADHD
Comorbid ADHD More Prevalent in Boys, Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized parental training helps improve quality of life for preschool children with ADHD
Improving Outcomes in ADHD Through Early Treatment
The 3 types of non-stimulant ADHD medications and how they work
Stephen Hinshaw wins 2020 Sarnat Prize for mental health breakthroughs