47. The ADHD controversy
Why did we begin to interpret common childhood and adolescent behaviors as symptoms?
The United States has utilized the school environment to determine what is normal or abnormal behavior, leading to subjectivity and bias. Close to 10% of children have been drugged and labeled with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Why did we begin to interpret common childhood and adolescent behaviors as symptoms?
The United States has utilized the school environment to determine what is normal or abnormal behavior, leading to subjectivity and bias. Close to 10% of children have been drugged and labeled with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Such an important topic needs to be discussed in greater detail. Today we continue our conversation on ADHD.
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8:30 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Restricted Phenotypes Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Polygenic Risk Sensitivity in the ABCD Baseline Cohort
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