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Nov 2020
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334- ADHD Anger, Tantrums, and Mood Shif...

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Standard treatments for ADHD are designed to optimize attention, but, as Joel Nigg, Ph.D., explains, emotional dysregulation is an integral part of the condition. Learn about effective treatments for managing anger, mood shifts, and more.

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