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ADHD Experts Unveil Adult Guidelines and Educator Training on Awareness Day

A tri-nation collaboration rolled out new protocols to improve ADHD care across the lifespan.

Overview

  • Argentine psychiatrists issued multiprofessional guidelines for diagnosing and treating adult ADHD to extend care beyond childhood.
  • Mexican health experts urged training programs for general practitioners and teachers to boost early ADHD detection in schools and primary care.
  • Galicia expanded community-based cognitive-behavioral therapy initiatives backed by the Plan Social de Ence to improve access and reduce stigma.
  • International Day events underscored the adoption of DSM-5-TR criteria and combined treatment plans featuring methylphenidate and psychosocial interventions.
  • Studies cited at the events highlighted a genetic risk five to ten times higher among first-degree relatives and a global prevalence of 5% in children and 2–4% in adults.