Parents of children who have ADHD are “not taking a neutral decision” when they opt not to treat them as their choice comes with implications, according to psychiatrist Anthony Dimech.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, he stressed, “is a very real condition” that is genetic and causes a lot of distress.

However, it was unique in that 90 per cent of those treated showed results that could be visible within 30 minutes, he said, stressing that treatment drastically improved patients’ quality of life.

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