Mental Health

ADHD May Be Linked to Trauma—Here’s How to Treat It

To prevent long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences, support must come at multiple levels—in homes, schools, and communities—according to experts.
ADHD May Be Linked to Trauma—Here’s How to Treat It
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Zena le Roux
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A scientific letter published in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics recorded an interesting case.

A 5-year-old girl in kindergarten presented with a three-month history of emotional outbursts, aggression, and stubborn behavior. On the surface, the girl appeared to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In reality, she was showing the impact of trauma.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.