by A. Bieri
We understand that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder causing hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and a severe lack of focus. Have you ever thought about the difficult long-term effects that ADHD can have in children? Powell et al. (2020) performed a study examining that the peer relationships and academic attainment in children with ADHD are relevant to the chances of the child developing a secondary disorder that will later arise in adolescence, depression. It is important to take into consideration that, as researchers discovered, children who struggle with their schoolwork and have a difficult time maintaining social lives are vulnerable to developing depression during adolescence and late-adolescence because of the likeliness of experiencing failure and rejection.
Powell, V., Riglin, L., Hammerton, G., Eyre, O., Martin, J., Anney, R., Thapar, A., & Rice, F. (2020). What explains the link between childhood adhd and adolescent depression? Investigating the role of peer relationships and academic attainment. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://doi-org.ezproxy.franu.edu/10.1007/s00787-019-01463-w
Honos-Webb, L. Ph. D. (2020). [Child expressing depression and mood disorder][Photograph]. Additude: Inside the adhd mind. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-depression-confused-in-kids/
This is interesting, I figured they could, but didn't think kids with adhd where more vulnerable to depression.
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