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ADHD affects mood, behavior, and self-esteem—not just focus

• ADDitude Mag, ADDitude Editors / 2024: ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation: A Guide for Parents
• Child Mind Institute, Miller / 2025: How ADHD Affects Emotions in Boys

Untreated ADHD can increase anxiety, depression, and risk-taking

• CDC, CDC Staff / 2024: Data and Statistics on ADHD and Co-occurring Conditions
• National Institutes of Health, NIH / 2025: Long-term Outcomes of Untreated ADHD in Males

Boys often struggle with impulse control and emotional outbursts

• Understood.org, Morin / 2024: Understanding Impulse Control in Boys with ADHD

The link between executive function and emotional regulation

• Cambridge University Press, Journal of Intelligence / 2024: Executive Function Deficits and Emotional Regulation