Our Current Understanding of Adult ADHD

[摘要] Dr. Targum: There is an increasing awareness that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is present in adults and that the symptoms and functional consequences of the disorder have been ongoing since childhood.1-6 The core symptoms of ADHD include inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.2 Although the hyperactivity symptoms may abate in some ADHD adults, the inattention and distractibility symptoms often persist and contribute to interpersonal, social, family, academic, and work-related difficulties.4-6

[学科分类] 精神健康和精神病学