ADHD & Emotional Dysregulation
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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