What is ADHD? CASA on Global News Morning

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health term you may hear frequently these days, but what exactly is it? How can you recognize and treat it?

CASA clinical manager Douglas Nechio joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about what ADHD is, why it can go under-diagnosed in girls compared to boys, and more.

Watch the segment here.

Watch CASA on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:20 on the first Thursday of every month. Each “Your Mental Health” segment features a specialist from CASA talking about relevant mental health topics to children and families in our community.

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