This emotional dysregulation appears to be a distinct symptom, independent of the concentration or attention problems typically associated with ADHD. The study, published in the journal Nature Mental Health, examined data from more than 6,000 children and found that children who scored high on ADHD symptoms were more likely to show signs of emotional dysregulation.
Surprisingly, a commonly prescribed medication, although effective in treating some symptoms of ADHD, appears to be less effective in terms of emotional control. This underscores the need for a more comprehensive approach to treating ADHD, potentially including therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy aimed at emotional regulation, the scientists wrote.
The study also points to a potential link between emotional dysregulation and a specific area of the brain that plays a critical role in processing emotions and controlling behavior, and the researchers found that this was smaller in children with ADHD and emotional difficulties.
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