Post by healthy11 on Jul 10, 2022 20:48:07 GMT -5
www.addrc.org/can-teens-with-adhd-tell-when-they-are-on-medication/
Summary: Although medication was objectively helpful, teen participants rarely saw it as a key factor in their success. And, their ability to correctly distinguish between active medication days and placebo was no better than chance. While attributing their success to effort and ability is a positive attribution, not recognizing the benefits provided by medication may contribute to why so many teens refuse to take it.
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Summary: Although medication was objectively helpful, teen participants rarely saw it as a key factor in their success. And, their ability to correctly distinguish between active medication days and placebo was no better than chance. While attributing their success to effort and ability is a positive attribution, not recognizing the benefits provided by medication may contribute to why so many teens refuse to take it.
Read the full article for additional information