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ADHD is probably overdiagnosed: Study
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
alcoholism and drug abuse weekly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7591
pISSN - 1042-1394
DOI - 10.1002/adaw.33117
Subject(s) - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychiatry , psychology , medicine
Is attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being overdiagnosed in children and adolescents? Researchers sought to answer this question in a literature review, and found convincing evidence that the answer is yes, especially in children with milder symptoms. Yet, these children are getting medication, usually with stimulants.
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