Myths and stigma about ADHD contribute to poorer mental health for those affected
- Written by: David Coghill, Financial Markets Foundation Chair of Developmental Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
ShutterstockAround one in 30 Australians (or 3.4% of the population) have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet it remains a poorly understood and highly stigmatised disorder.
Our new paper, which reviews the research on community attitudes about ADHD, found misconceptions are common and affect the way people with ADHD are treated...
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