Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affects between four to 12 percent of children in the United States—it’s one of the most common disorders among children in the United States. Those who are affected by ADD often have a hard time focusing in school, are easily distracted, and may be hyperactive or impulsive. ADD can affect people of all ethnicities, and many Latino families struggle with the disorder.
According to a 2005 study, there is often a stigma around psychiatric disorders in the Latino community. Mental health problems can be difficult for any family, and Latino parents in the U.S., living between two cultures, may be concerned about stigma. They may see the symptoms of ADD, such as misbehaving, fidgeting too much, or not following instructions or rules, as a lack of discipline, and parents sometimes blame themselves for not being strict enough with their children.
“Hispanics sometimes do not look for help because they feel their own children do not have a problem. Sometimes they feel there are problems with the medication. Others have problems with the fact that the child may have a mental health problem,” said Dr. Raul Silva, Deputy Director in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine.
Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of ADD is important. Studies have shown that children with ADD, in the general population, who are not treated often do not perform as well in school and are at higher risk for drug abuse and teen pregnancy.
“Some of the obstacles these children with ADD face at school have to do with being able to focus and finish tasks, and having difficulty learning,” said Dr. Silva. “Some of the
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