Retrospective observational study on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the prescription of medications for the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Comparison of a European and an American cohort

CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows that the global pandemic had an influence on the increase in the number of ADHD medication prescriptions. Individuals with ADHD are a population of individuals who may be particularly vulnerable to the distress caused by the pandemic, restrictions, and severe physical removal measures that have occurred in recent years.PMID:38032032 | DOI:10.1708/4143.41408

Source: Rivista di Psichiatria - November 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Francesco Ferrara Esteban Zavaleta Antonio Vitiello Jorge Arturo Villalobos Andrea Zovi Roberto Langella Bruno Serrano Ugo Trama Sebastian Arguedas Eduardo Nava Pablo Diaz Elvira Bianco Giuseppe Russo Source Type: research