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Association between COVID-19 risk-mitigation behaviors and specific mental disorders in youth.

Kevin P ConwayKriti BhardwajEmmanuella MichelDiana PaksarianAki NikolaidisMinji KangKathleen R MerikangasMichael P Milham
Published in: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health (2023)
Although most mental disorders examined were not associated with risk mitigation, youth with ADHD characterized by hyperactivity plus inattention may need additional support to consistently engage in risk-mitigation behaviors. Enhancing risk-mitigation strategies among at-risk groups of youth may help reduce COVID-19 infection and transmission.
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