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    ADHD and Depression Part 2

    July 17th, 2008 · No Comments

    The most important thing taken from all of these studies is that everyone should be sensitive to those who have ADHD, and should keep an eye out for any symptoms of depression. No one should ever assume the symptoms are only because of ADHD.

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    ADHD and Depression Part 1

    July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

    One out of four adults that has ADHD also suffers from depression. Some studies have shown that children who have ADD or ADHD have an increased risk of suffering from depression. Usually when a child is diagnosed with depression, it is commonly related to ADHD and this diagnosis is sometimes is missed.

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    ADHD Medications and Brain Development Part 2

    July 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

    One area that does show differences that are consistent among children with ADHD is the cerebellum. This is the back of the brain that deals with motor coordination but might also be the influence of many other activities. All children that have ADHD usually have a cerebellum that is around six percent smaller in volume than cerebellums in children who do not have ADHD.

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