Publications by authors named "Hana H Basu"
Article Synopsis
- ADHD impacts about 5% of youth worldwide and leads to various negative life effects and economic burdens; initial treatments were mainly medication-based.
- Recent research highlights non-pharmacological treatments, showing that while some, like multicomponent cognitive behavioral therapy and polyunsaturated fatty acids, have modest benefits, none consistently outperform medication for ADHD symptoms.
- Non-pharmacological treatments are generally safe and can be tolerated by clinicians, but families should be informed about their limitations, such as costs and lack of strong proven efficacy compared to pharmacological options.