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Narrative Matters: When does the history of ADHD not begin?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This commentary discusses the history of ADHD and how it can inform contemporary debates about the disorder. It critiques retrospective histories of ADHD, which propose earlier origins for the disorder than match the historical evidence. It concludes by indicating when ADHD did emerge as a distinctive disorder and why it did so.

Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health

DOI: 10.1111/camh.12727

Author: Matthew Smith

Institution: University of Strathclyde

Language: English

Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,350

OpenAlex ID: W4401620128

FWCI: 0.272

Cites: 11

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10