Question 1

How does comorbid anxiety change my ADHD treatment approach?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety co-occurs in 25 - 40% of ADHD patients and changes the treatment calculus in ways that are largely favorable, but only if the clinician identifies the comorbidity and adjusts accordingly.

Question 2

Can stimulants worsen anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety co-occurs in 25 - 40% of ADHD patients and changes the treatment calculus in ways that are largely favorable, but only if the clinician identifies the comorbidity and adjusts accordingly.

Question 3

Does behavioral therapy work as well as medication for anxious kids with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety co-occurs in 25 - 40% of ADHD patients and changes the treatment calculus in ways that are largely favorable, but only if the clinician identifies the comorbidity and adjusts accordingly.

Question 4

When should I add an SSRI?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety co-occurs in 25 - 40% of ADHD patients and changes the treatment calculus in ways that are largely favorable, but only if the clinician identifies the comorbidity and adjusts accordingly.

Question 5

What's the MTA anxiety moderator finding and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety co-occurs in 25 - 40% of ADHD patients and changes the treatment calculus in ways that are largely favorable, but only if the clinician identifies the comorbidity and adjusts accordingly.

Question 6

How do I screen for anxiety at the ADHD evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety co-occurs in 25 - 40% of ADHD patients and changes the treatment calculus in ways that are largely favorable, but only if the clinician identifies the comorbidity and adjusts accordingly.

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Comorbid Anxiety in ADHD - Presentation, Treatment Response, and Sequencing