[19 Dec.] Daily Trivia
Behavioral or psychological therapies are often recommended before medication in ADHD treatment
Dec 19, 2023
Daily Trivia
Behavioral or psychological therapies are often recommended before medication in ADHD treatment
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The answer is "FALSE"
For treating ADHD, medication often proves more effective than talk or behavior therapy alone.
The MTA study found that medication is more effective for treating ADHD in children than behavior therapy alone, and adding behavior therapy to medication doesn't significantly improve outcomes. Therefore, experts like the American Academy of Pediatrics usually recommend medication first, except for very young kids. While ADHD meds can have side effects, they're typically mild and manageable. Not using medication can pose risks, as untreated ADHD symptoms might worsen
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