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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

CHADD and AACAP Applaud Michael Phelps for Addressing Stigma of AD/HD

Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, September 13th, 2008

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) applaud Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps and his mother, Mrs. Deborah Phelps for educating the public about succeeding with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD).

"Congratulations to Michael Phelps for winning eight Olympic gold medals. I applaud him and his mother for speaking about AD/HD. Mr. Phelps shows that it's possible to go beyond coping with AD/HD and truly achieve. His candor addresses stigma and, hopefully, will inspire others to seek help," said AACAP President Robert Hendren, D.O.

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