Accident Proneness in Children and Adolescents Affected by ADHD and the Impact of Medication

Conclusion: It has been determined in two representative and independent German samples that youngsters with ADHD are at a significantly higher risk of being involved in accidents. In the future, this should always be considered when setting up a treatment plan to ensure a safer and healthier coming of age without relying solely on specific effects of medication. (J. of Att. Dis. 2016; 20(6) 501-509)

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lange, H., Buse, J., Bender, S., Siegert, J., Knopf, H., Roessner, V. Tags: Articles Source Type: research