ADHD has been getting a lot of attention lately - with Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, and Chloe Swarbrick going public with their diagnosis, its difficulties and treatment - especially for adults. 

In NZ, 5-8% of children and adolescents being potentially affected, with 70% persisting into adulthood.

Dr Bryan Betty told Jack Tame “It’s a very complex condition that affects people in different ways.”

Betty said “It’s a neurodevelopment disorder – affecting people of any age, especially children.”

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ADHD has been getting a lot of attention lately - with Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, and Chloe Swarbrick going public with their diagnosis, its difficulties and treatment - especially for adults.  
In NZ, 5-8% of children and adolescents being potentially affected, with 70% persisting into adulthood. 
Dr Bryan Betty told Jack Tame “It’s a very complex condition that affects people in different ways.” 
Betty said “It’s a neurodevelopment disorder – affecting people of any age, especially children.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

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