Research Notes on Adopted Children Have Higher Mental Health Risk
A study done at the University of Minnesota reveals that adolescents who have been adopted as infants are twice as likely to have behavioral disorders. Among adopted children, 14% had ADHD compared with the 7% of non-adopted children.
Top Resources on Adopted Children Have Higher Mental Health Risk
- TIME: Adoptees More Likely to be Troubled (May 5, 2008)
- Star Tribune: Disorders Are More Likely in Adopted Teenagers (May 5, 2008)
- U.S. News: Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk (May 5, 2008)
- Los Angeles Times: Adopted Youths More Likely to Have Mental Disorders (May 6, 2008)
- eFluxMedia: Adopted Children at Risk of Developing Mental Health Problems (May 6, 2008)
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