ADHD Treatment Improves Teens’ Grades, Confidence
Treating teens diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) boosts their grades, provides higher self-esteem and improves family relationships, according to the results of a new U.S. survey conducted for the National Mental Health Association (NMHA).
The online survey — which included 268 parents of 14-to-18-year-olds with ADHD and another 265 teens diagnosed with the disorder — was funded by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals. The parents and teens were recruited independently and were not matched pairs from the same families.
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Grohol, J. (2005). ADHD Treatment Improves Teens’ Grades, Confidence. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2005/03/17/adhd-treatment-improves-teens-grades-confidence/
