Is That ADHD Treatment Working?
It can be difficult to know if treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are having the desired effects. This is in part because clinical procedures commonly rely on self-rated scales and interviews. Could a more objective measurement be added into the mix? In this Mental Health Minute, Dr Roy discusses the results of a recent study on capturing and measuring the effects of ADHD treatments—a study that included a novel objective measurement. Dr Roy is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. He specializes in treating ADHD. [video]
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Is That ADHD Treatment Working?