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A 15 page paper assessing the relationship between these two conditions among adolescents. The paper discusses ADHD followed by a discussion of depression, to conclude that there is a definite link between ADHD and depression. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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13 pages (~225 words per page)
File: CC6_KSpsychADHDDepTe.rtf
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Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and its associated Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, over-medicated, under-treated and all other aspects of being poorly handled over the years. Originally
believed to be a condition only of childhood, it has been known for years that ADHD can affect adolescents as well, and can even affect adults.
Depression is a growing problem among teens, and its prevalence appears to have increased in tandem with increased diagnosis of ADHD. The purpose here is to
assess what type of relationship exists between the two conditions. Literature Review ADD/ADHD Prevalence Increasing numbers of children are being diagnosed with ADHD,
so many in fact that there are those claiming that ADHD is being grossly overdiagnosed and that it surely does not exist in the proportions that psychologists, health care professionals
and even the lay press claim. The response of those involved is that the condition is so pervasive and varied that its many forms and degrees are just now
being understood. One 55 year old man recently was diagnosed with ADHD, and only because one of his twin sons had been evaluated
for the disorder. On medication now, he says that he is more focused than at any other time of his life. He always wanted to do well, but
always seemed unable to perform to standard: My earliest recognition of an attention issue might have been as early as high school. I didnt seem to be performing at
the potential that some of my teachers had anticipated. There was a question about, "You seem bright enough, you seem capable of doing the work, but for some reason the
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