ADHD treatment rates for children are surprisingly low, according to a new cross-sectional study of parent-reported ADHD medication engagement that found only 7% of girls with ADHD had taken medication to address symptoms in the preceding two weeks.
But unlike the current study, wherewas based on results from parent interviews, the CDC relied on clinical diagnoses, and in turn, access to mental health care professionals.
, who often go misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Pathways should also address disparities in care received by minority racial and ethnic groups that can be attributed to structural racism-related issues, including implicit bias by prescribers, mistrust of clinicians, and stimulant medication safety. “The side effects were not worth it,” wrote one survey respondent. “We preferred to adjust diet, household routine, treat sibling and parental relationships and involvement, add more exercise, and did genetic testing.”
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