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Treatment for Depression and ADHD: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely

Patients with comorbid depression and ADHD may experience more severe symptoms of each, and require specialized treatment plans that factor in potential side effects, contraindications, and lifestyle considerations. Here is a comprehensive overview of all treatment options, including new therapies like ECT, TMS, and ketamine still being actively studied for treatment of depression .

1 Comment: Treatment for Depression and ADHD: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely

  1. Thank you for this piece, Dr Olivardia.

    In your final section: “Cutting Edge Treatments for ADHD and Depression”, while repeatedly referencing MDD, none of the treatments mentioned reference ADHD at all.

    Can you please direct me to the research outlining the efficacy of such treatments for ADHD *alongside* MDD, please? Thank you!

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