Question
A 13-year-old boy has been experiencing poor mental health recently, and we’re not sure what’s causing it. Can ADHD be treated effectively?
Answer
Through standardized treatment, the vast majority of patients can return to normalcy, and it is crucial to start treatment early, rather than waiting until the child grows up. As children grow older, certain behavioral patterns become more ingrained, making treatment more challenging. ADHD can be treated as early as before school age, especially during kindergarten, where the collective environment makes it easier to detect a child’s normal behavior. Early diagnosis is beneficial for timely treatment, so some children begin treatment in kindergarten.