ADHD - Questions and Answers

Medical experts from Harvard University answer common questions about adhd.

QUESTION: Concussions and Brain Functioning
I played football from the age of 13 to 21. During that time, I ended up with three diagnosed concussions. Over the years, I have struggled with ADHD, impulsiveness, mood changes, difficulty with completing tasks, etc. I have always been under the assumption that it is just my personality, but as I am getting older, I seem to be struggling more and more with these issues. Could some of these issues be a result of the concussions I had? If so, are they treatable by either medication or therapy?
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QUESTION: ADD and Depression
Are children with ADD more likely to be depressed?
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QUESTION: ADD and MRI Testing
I am curious about the MRI testing that is being done on children who may have ADD/ADHD. What is the youngest age at which this can be done? Is it pretty accurate? And finally, how would I go about trying to get something like this done for my daughter? My son has ADHD and has been on meds for a while. My daughter may have ADHD, and that seems harder to spot at a younger age.
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