Abeeha Mirza; Andrew Shooshtari; Dima M Qato · Research
How Did School Closures During COVID-19 Affect Children's Medication Use?
Study examines changes in prescription medication use among children during pandemic-related school closures in the US
Study examines changes in prescription medication use among children during pandemic-related school closures in the US
Major changes occurred in stimulant medication prescribing during the pandemic, with significant variations across different groups.
Early 20th century psychiatrists described symptoms of adult ADHD, though they did not use that term. Their observations provide historical context for understanding ADHD as a long-existing condition.