MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT

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Why our understanding of attention disorders is changing
Why our understanding of attention disorders is changing
For decades, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been treated as a straightforward medical diagnosis, often addressed with prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall. But now, as more than 15 percent of American adolescents receive ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions continue to soar, scientists are reexamining the way we understand and treat this condition. Seven million American children have now received the diagnosis,...
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Why our understanding of attention disorders is changing