Depression
Depression and ADHD can often coincide in children, although ADHD typically comes first. These two conditions also share some symptoms. Due to the connection between the two, it is important to keep an eye on children with ADHD for signs of depression. It is also essential to note that depression can sometimes have different symptoms in children than in adults.
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Two researchers reported some chilling findings in a symposium at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 54th Annual Meeting, which was held this past October. Their studies showed that girls with ADHD are more likely to suffer major depression and eating disorders that non-ADHD girls. Girls who have both ADHD and eating…
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Terry Matlen, ACSW, Health Guide, commented on Girls with ADHD: Watch for depression… Hi, If you are having symptoms of ADHD, then your first step is to go to…
Eileen Bailey, Health Guide, posted Frequently Asked Questions: Coexisting… What does comorbid mean? Co-Morbid conditions are when one…
Terry Matlen, ACSW, Health Guide, answered supposetly those w/ADD can have… Hi Amanda, Thanks for submitting your question. I'm not sure…
Dr. Ballas, Health Guide, posted Treating Children with ADHD and… When a child comes to a doctor's office with problems with attention,…
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