ADHD in Bipolar Patients: Genetics, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A recent study found that children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a 10-fold increase in the incidence of later development of bipolar disorder compared with matched children without ADHD.1 The comorbidity is common, has a more severe course than either diagnosis alone, and is associated with greater risk of suicide attempts.2
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