The Difference Between ADHD and Anxiety Signs

According to the CDC, 3 in 10 children with ADHD also have anxiety. ADHD symptoms can be confused with anxiety. This video was created to raise awareness about ADHD and anxiety.

Please note that this video is not intended to be used for self-diagnosis. This video’s purpose is to raise awareness about ADHD and anxiety.

Script Writer: Isadora Ho
Script Editor: Syazwana Amirah
Kelly Soong
Script ManagerAnimator: Lesly
Voice: Amanda Silvera
YouTube Manager Cindy Cheong
Thumbnail by Sam Rain

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Brice, R. (2019, November 19). Here are some examples of ADHD Impulsivity. Healthline. Retrieved from www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-impulsivity#5
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, September 23). Statistics and data about ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20national%202016%20parent%20survey%2C1%206%20in,children%20with%2n.d.HD%20had%20anxiety.
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