ADHD+&+Anxiety+(Comorbid)

**ADHD & Anxiety (Comorbid) **
ADHD and Anxiety Disorders are often comorbid (occurring simultaneously) in youth and adolescents (Gau et al., 2010; Ollendick et al., 2008; Schatz & Rostain, 2006; Korenblum et al., 2007; Angold, Costello, & Erkanli, 1999).

Patients with persistent ADHD may be at higher risk for anxiety disorders (Gau et al., 2010).

This is of concern for educators in the school setting because often training in adapting curriculum and environments for students stops at mental health. Studies show that students with comorbid ADHD and Anxiety may develop “negative and maladaptive peer and teacher-child relationships” (Kellner, Houghton & Douglas, 2003).

Having a learning disability (including ADHD) has been found to increase the risk for anxiety and other mental health disorders among adolescents (Wilson et al., 2009).

School personnel are not necessarily trained to treat such comorbid disorders; teens, families and educators should access resources in the community for help understanding and dealing with the educational/academic and social challenges that come with comorbid ADHD and Anxiety.