Up to 60% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms into adolescence and adulthood, which can affect academic and social development.
Many children with ADHD go unnoticed or untreated, especially if parents and teachers are unfamiliar with the signs or fear the stigma around mental health.
Only 11% of children diagnosed with ADHD receive proper treatment, leaving many to struggle with focus, behavior, and emotional regulation on their own.
ADHD in kids is often hidden beneath other challenges, such as anxiety, learning difficulties, or behavioral issues, making diagnosis harder.
Children with ADHD may be more prone to unhealthy eating habits, including binge eating behaviors, which can further impact their physical and emotional health.
About one in three children with ADHD have difficulty managing their emotions, leading to frequent outbursts, frustration, or mood swings.
Depression affects up to 53% of young people with ADHD, making it essential to monitor emotional wellbeing alongside attention-related symptoms.
Some children with ongoing depression that doesn’t improve with treatment may actually have undiagnosed ADHD driving their symptoms.
Nearly half of children with ADHD also show signs of bipolar tendencies, which can complicate emotional and behavioral issues if left unchecked.
Anxiety is present in around 50% of children with ADHD, often manifesting as fear of failure, social worries, or school refusal.
Chronic sleep problems in children, like difficulty falling or staying asleep, may be an early sign of undiagnosed ADHD.
Without a proper diagnosis, high-performing children with ADHD may live with hidden anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout, especially as academic demands increase.
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