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Bibliographic Info

GuidelineMental Health Gap Action Programme (‎mhGAP)‎ guideline for mental, neurological and substance use disorders, [‎3rd ed.]‎.
Year of Publication2023
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Status
Updated

Recommended in favor

Conditional

For children 6 years old and above and adolescents who have an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, methylphenidate may be considered, provided that: ADHD symptoms are still causing persistent significant impairment in at least one domain of functioning (education, interpersonal relationships, occupation), after the implementation of environmental modifications in schools, at home or in other relevant settings; a careful assessment of the child/adolescent has been conducted; the child/adolescent and the caregivers, as appropriate, have been informed about ADHD treatment options and supported in decision-making; methylphenidate prescription is made by, or in consultation with, a specialist.

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