• trxxruraxvr@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    You still need treatment and therapy.

    ADHD is not a mental health disorder and doesn’t require treatment. Treatment can be good for people who are having a difficult time with it, but it’s entirely optional.

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      5 hours ago

      ADHD is legally considered a disability in my country. It very much is a mental health disorder. I mean it literally hinders you from living your life to the fullest.

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      10 hours ago

      ADHD is a psychosocial syndrome, meaning that it may be problematic depending on the social context. If the situation is such that it causes problems to the person, then it should be considered a disorder.

      Definition of a disorder includes the fact that it’s a problem to the person experiencing it.