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Table 3 Adult and child service respondents’ opinions on the validity of an ADHD diagnosis and ADHD treatments for adults*

From: ‘Mind the gap’ - mapping services for young people with ADHD transitioning from child to adult mental health services

 

ADHD diagnosis

ADHD treatment

 

Valid

Not valid

Effective

Not effective

Adult services N = 22

73% (16)

14% (3)

41% (22)

14% (3)

Child services N = 25

84% (21)

0% (0)

60% (15)

4% (1)

  1. *Respondents were also given the option to select a neutral ‘neither agree nor disagree’ option.