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Information on ADHD in Children

Information on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder specifically in children provides background on signs, prevalence and causes of ADHD, as well as offering suggestions on help available for families.

Our information on ADHD (part of the larger section on Types of Psychological Distress) now includes an additional article on ADHD specifically as experienced by children. With background information on the prevalence of ADHD in children, causes and signs of ADHD — as well as details about treatment options and help available for families, this article provides a valuable starting point for parents concerned their children may be suffering from ADHD.

This article appears courtesy of the US National Mental Health Information Center.

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