Wiznitzer says the new findings underscore the importance of treating ADHD in adults as well as children – not just with medications but also with behavioral therapy that teaches strategies to manage executive function problems that are a hallmark of the condition.

Edit: sorry not a meme but I think it is important to remember to take care of yourself and basics. Water 💧 Exercise 🏃 Food 🥘

Medication 💊 help but it is not the solution for behavioral change.

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[–] totallynotaspy@fedia.io 10 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

The article is not all doom and gloom though!

He notes that most of these factors are linked to impulsivity — which can be treated. "These factors – virtually all of them can be changed," Barkley says. "Change the factor [and] you change the life expectancy. So none of this is cast in stone."

And later in the article a pediatric neurology professor underscores what most of us (hopefully) know; it takes a combo of medication AND therapy to get proper treatment (I feel for those still getting either of those sorted, it's rough out there).

[–] magikmw@lemm.ee 2 points 13 hours ago

The title is braindead. Getting a diagnosis, help and support is literally what can change the life expectancy.