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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[–] koper@feddit.nl -3 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

How does living a longer life through better exercise and diet not "benefit the patient"?

[–] ShareMySims@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Where did I even mention exercise and diet?

[–] koper@feddit.nl 0 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

Both the article and the OP mention it.

I understand your general point about ableism, I just don't see how that applies to this article. I don't read anything about "making the patient more beneficial to others".

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 0 points 9 hours ago

We live in a society