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Kids with ADHD may be more sensitive to bullying than their peers are. A new study found that kids with ADHD who experienced bullying every day had a 70 percent chance of having anxiety, compared to just 35 percent for their peers without ADHD.
The research, which covers nearly 45 million U.S. kids between 6 and 17 years old, found that bullying and their parents’ mental health had a greater link to kids’ well-being, compared to other factors like school resources or neighborhood safety.
So what can we do about this? Researchers recommend anti-bullying programs in schools and closer mental health monitoring for children with ADHD.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month — a perfect time to talk about these issues with your child.
Not sure what signs to look out for, when to intervene, or how to find a resolution? Check out our full article on bullying: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/child-bullied-at-school-what-to-do
Read the full study here: https://doi.org/10.3390/children13060791
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