ADHD- the Disorder, Significance & Synaptic Pruning

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The world is seeing an increase in prevalence of several mental health issues, one of which is ADHD. This issue, especially among young people, is a concern for countries with younger population, like India.

What is ADHD?

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during the childhood.
  • In many cases, the individual may retain the disorder in their adolescence and adulthood too.
  • This disorder is diagnosed based on crite

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