The ADHD dilemma in the age of misinformation
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https://doi.org/10.25118/2763-9037.2024.v14.1316Keywords:
psychiatry, online social networking, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, ADHD, misinformationAbstract
This letter aims to address the growing spread of false information, a phenomenon observed across all areas of medicine today, but especially regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Obstacles such as self-diagnosis and trivialization of the disorder have been an increasingly frequent issue, capable of complicating the patient's journey until reaching a definitive diagnosis, given by a qualified professional. With international data on the topic, it is also possible to take a look and observe the impact of misinformation even on the local reality.
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