Kudlow Paul, Treurnicht Naylor Karline, Abi-Jaoude Elia
Department of Psychiatry, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Canada.
Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada.
Br J Psychiatry. 2025 Mar 13:1-3. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2025.15.
This editorial examines the rise of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the digital age, suggesting that excessive digital media use may mimic or exacerbate ADHD symptoms. We propose examining ADHD through the lens of a spectrum condition, highlighting the importance of considering both genetic and environmental factors in its diagnosis and treatment.
这篇社论探讨了数字时代注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）的增多，指出过度使用数字媒体可能会模仿或加剧ADHD症状。我们建议从谱系疾病的角度审视ADHD，强调在其诊断和治疗中考虑遗传和环境因素的重要性。
