Why should I deal with my feelings if I'm a teen with ADHD?

Lara Honos-Webb, PhD

Psychology

One of the best ways to manage your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a teen is by increasing your ability to know what you are feeling, to name your feelings, and then to express them skillfully. The more you can name your feelings in the moment, the better you will be able to cope with them.

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