Research Notes on ADHD and Depression
One out of every four adults with ADD/ADHD also suffers from symptoms of depression. It can be difficult to diagnose and treat ADHD when there are co-existing conditions. The symptoms may overlap and one of the conditions may not be accurately diagnosed, or medication may not be as effective. 1
Fast Facts:
- Medication for ADHD can interfere with the diagnosis and treatment of depression.1
- ADHD and major depressive disorder (MDD) are among the most common psychiatric disorders occurring in adulthood.2
- The incidence of ADHD in the offspring of adults with recurrent depression is higher than in the general population.2
Top Resources on ADHD and Depression
- HealthyPlace: The Relation Between Depression and ADD / ADHD
- HealthLine (via HealthCentral): ADHD and Depression
- Help for ADD: ADHD/ADD and Depression
- Medscape Today: ADHD and Depression
- eMedTV: ADHD and Depression
- ABC News: What Is The Relationship Between Pediatric Depression And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? (Feb. 27, 2008)
- The ADD/ADHD Library (via Scribd): ADHD, Depression, and Adolescent Girls
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 HealthLine (via HealthCentral): ADHD and Depression
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Medscape Today: ADHD and Depression
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