Self-harm risk peaks before ADHD medication initiation, study finds

Self-harm risk among individuals with ADHD is highest in the 90 days before starting medication, according to a multinational study analyzing data from five healthcare systems. The risk decreases after medication initiation, suggesting that factors other than the medication itself may contribute to the pre-treatment peak. The findings indicate that concerns about self-harm should consider the timing of risk relative to treatment.

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