Abstract

Diagnostic Corelates of Depression Among Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children

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  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome of inattention, distractibility, restless over activity, impulsiveness, and other deficits of executive function [1]

  • A cross sectional study includes a total of 105 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) children

  • About 50% of Depression found in age group below 10 years, mostly male (69.2%). living in illegal houses were 15.3% of depressed child

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Introduction

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome of inattention, distractibility, restless over activity, impulsiveness, and other deficits of executive function [1]. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder of the neurodevelopmental type [2] It is characterized by difficulty paying attention, excessive activity, and behavior without regards to consequences which is not appropriate for a person’s age. Diagnosing major depressive disorder (MDD) in children (5-12 years of age) can be confronting. Children with ADHD may become frustrated and demoralized because of their symptoms They may develop feelings of a lack of control over what happens in their environment or become depressed as they experience repeated failures or negative interactions in school, at home, and in other settings. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a syndrome of inattention, distractibility, restless, over activity, impulsiveness, and other deficits of executive function.

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