ADHD: Understanding and Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Diagnosis and Treatment

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children resulting in significant morbidity for both the child and family. Left untreated, ADHD can lead to poorer outcomes in terms of academic, social, and occupational achievement. Despite a national goal to reduce health disparities articulated in Healthy People 2020, significant racial and ethnic disparities exist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. This presentation offers an opportunity to share different approaches to mitigating diagnostic and treatment disparities, to discuss the intersections with policy, antiracism interventions, and the field of bioethics.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 9 Source Type: research