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Mental Health: Facts & Statistics

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
  • ADHD, one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents, affects an estimated 4.1 percent of youths ages 9 to 17 in a 6-month period. – National Institute of Mental Health, 2001
  • About two to three times more boys than girls are affected. – National Institute of Mental Health, 2001
  • Symptoms Include:
    • Impulsiveness
    • Hyperactivity
    • Inattention
    – National Institute of Mental Health, 2001
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