The Psychosocial Implications of ADHD in Adults
For many ADHD patients, having a lifelong, neurodevelopmental psychological disorder has proven to be socially and psychologically detrimental, greatly reducing an individual's self-esteem and social acceptance.2 Compared to healthy individuals, 75% of adults with ADHD also have one other mental health disorder, with anxiety, mood, or personality disorders being the most common.3
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ADHD and Health-Risk Behaviors: Toward Prevention and Health Promotion
ADHD Research Update: September 2016
Simone Biles Addresses Leaked Medical Records and ADHD Misconceptions
Disciplining the oppositional-defiant child
Lowering the Bar: Adult ADHD, a Risky Diagnosis?