Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about 5% to 10% of school-age children in the United States.
A just published review on Medscape compares behavioral treatments vs drug therapy for ADHD.
Under what conditions are patients likely to benefit from behavior therapy?
- Patients with mild ADHD symptoms
- When the family prefers it
- Preschoolers with ADHD before considering a medication
- Combined with medication for ADHD children with anxiety disorders
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