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Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge

ADHD: inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders in children, affecting 7.2% of people under the age of 18 worldwide. Many of these children will still have ADHD in adolescence and adulthood.

ADHD is diagnosed using criteria from a document called DSM-5, which include symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. But it is becoming increasingly clear to researchers that the condition also comes with self-control problems, affecting the ability to regulate emotions.

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