The efficacy and safety of antidepressants as alternative treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pediatric populations
More research needs to be conducted to fully explore the effects and efficacy of antidepressants compared with first-line medications for ADHD. In addition, data supporting long-term effects and efficacy for antidepressants in ADHD are not yet established.
Authors
- Genevieve M Hale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2161-1543)
- Nile M. Khanfar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2828-6499)
- Huy Pham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8409-9655)
- Sireen Hilo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4558-6898)
Institutions
- Nova Southeastern University (US)
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mental Health Clinician
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.9740/mhc.2025.12.303
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00