The Diagnosis and Management of Anxiety in Adolescents With Comorbid ADHD

Among adolescents suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), comorbid anxiety disorders are common, and symptoms need to be recognized early minimize the potential impact on their quality of life. Anxiety by using validated screening tools such as Screen for Child Related Emotional Disorders Spence Children’s Scale. Clinicians should first optimize ADHD therapy ensure is not related uncontrolled ADHD. This population benefits greatest family-based cognitive behavioral therapy; however, best results seen with addition pharmacotherapy. Pharmacological regimens include switching stimulants atomoxetine or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.