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What is ADHD, and how does it affect people?

Publish Date
Sat, 15 Jun 2024, 12:40pm
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What is ADHD, and how does it affect people?

Publish Date
Sat, 15 Jun 2024, 12:40pm

ADHD has been getting a lot of attention lately - with Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, and Chloe Swarbrick going public with their diagnosis, its difficulties and treatment - especially for adults.  

In NZ, 5-8% of children and adolescents being potentially affected, with 70% persisting into adulthood. 

Dr Bryan Betty told Jack Tame “It’s a very complex condition that affects people in different ways.” 

Betty said “It’s a neurodevelopment disorder – affecting people of any age, especially children.” 

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