2006-11-29 16:57:35 · 5 answers · asked by ziegler_megan 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
the rest should read: and childhood anxiety.
2006-11-29 16:59:29 · update #1
ADHD usually gets more attention because its more profound, the kids can become rowdy and loud which screams look at me
whereas a child with depression is quiet and so most don't notice as much
2006-11-29 17:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by shelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because ADHD has more vocal lobby groups, and it seems to be a catch-all for misbehaving kids. If parents can find a 'cause' for their noisy and disobedient kids, wouldn't that be more desirable than having people simply say their kids are badly brought up? Not saying that ADHD isn't a real problem - some kids really do need help for it - but that ADHD's draw factors are more compelling than those of depression and anxiety.
Also, the fact that kids are sometimes prescribed drugs for ADHD instantly gives it controversy. Most kids who suffer from depression and anxiety are given counselling over drugs, so less controversy there.
Plus, having it on Desperate Housewives definitely gave it even more attention!
2006-11-29 17:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by Andromeda_Carina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
School Board are the one who's concern about this thing because, their concern about the out come of the result the CAT Test. It is hard to handle kids who has this symptoms.
2006-11-29 17:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by teylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because there are pills that exist, pills make money, scare parents, parents buy pills, pills make money, money buys air time on 6pm news. news scares parent to buy pills.
2006-11-29 17:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by westcanuck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz it's the in thing.
2006-11-29 16:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by redundantredundancy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋