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Stimulant medications lower depression risk in children with ADHD

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78% Informative

A meta-analysis of studies on children and adolescents with ADHD found that they are at an increased risk of depression and anxiety disorders.

However, taking stimulant medication for ADHD was associated with a reduced risk.

The paper was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research .

The study integrates scientific findings regarding the links between ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

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semi-formal

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English

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72

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long-living

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