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Different Diagnoses, Similar Symptoms
Dr. Clatch writes about the differences in diagnoses between ADHD and depression.
Determining the right diagnosis for the child is important because both ADHD and depression are two markedly different diagnoses. While the pathophysiology of both conditions has not been clearly delineated in the literature, ADHD has been shown to be tied to dysfunction in the frontal cortex and temporal lobe while depression has been shown to be integrally tied to changes in neurotransmitter function in the brain, primarily serotonin. These different pathways for disorder development can result in similar symptoms. However, treatment of the disorders typically requires different approaches to achieve success.
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