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A Psychoanalytic Approach to The Complexity of Understanding and Treating Patients with ADHD Beyond Childhood: The Experiences of Two Psychoanalytic Candidates

The Importance of Considering Development When Analyzing Patients with Adult ADHD: Commentary on Whiteside

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