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December 30, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW

adult adhd emotional regulationand dual diagnosis

Adult ADHD: Emotional Regulation and Dual Diagnosis

December 30, 2013 04:55 by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW  [About the Author]

adult adhd emotional regulationand dual diagnosis
Adults with ADHD often have a dual diagnosis of ADHD and one of these or other disorders. As many as 50% of adults with ADHD report also having depression, and the same number report problems with anxiety. FB- Adults living with ADHD are often misdiagnosed or only diagnosed with the singular disorder of ADHD. This can be a problem since one in two adults who live with ADHD, also have a secondary emotional disorder that can go un-diagnosed and untreated. [More]