WHAT IS ADHD?
Have you experienced challenges with concentration, impulsivity, restlessness, and organization throughout your life? Have you ever wondered whether you might have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Although ADHD is well known as a condition that affects children, many adults also experience it. ADHD can be harmful to an individual’s social relationships and work and school performance, but effective treatments are available to manage the symptoms of ADHD. Learn about the signs and symptoms of ADHD and when to discuss it with your health care provider.
UNDERSTAND ADHD
Here’s everything you need to know about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. This video discusses ADHD diagnosis, ADHD symptoms, available ADHD treatment options, and ADHD medication. As our expert says, ADD/ADHD is not a behavior problem. It has far more to do with the brain’s management system.
Remember, ADHD has nothing to do with how smart a person is.
ADHD IN ADULTS
Approximately 10 million adults have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In early adulthood, ADHD may be associated with depression, mood or conduct disorders and substance abuse. Adults with ADHD often cope with difficulties at work and in their personal and family lives related to ADHD symptoms. Many have inconsistent performance at work or in their careers; have difficulties with day-to-day responsibilities; experience relationship problems; and may have chronic feelings of frustration, guilt or blame.
For more information about diagnosis and treatment throughout the lifespan, please visit the websites of the National Resource Center on ADHD and the National Institutes of Mental Health .
UNDERSTAND ADULT ADHD
A Personal Story Telling
Watch as Yimeng discusses her dyslexia and ADHD evaluation and how her identification of learning and thinking differences helps her better understand her own strengths and weaknesses. It wasn’t until a dyslexia and ADHD diagnosis in adulthood did Yimeng discover why she struggled in school as a child.
WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH ADHD
Women and girls with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face challenges that are distinct from those that men and boys must cope with — from not being identified as having the disorder to feelings of inadequacy and shame, a greater risk of depression and other serious consequences. Hear directly from women living with the disorder as they discuss living with ADHD at home, school, on the job and in relationships. Leading researchers and clinicians share their latest findings on how the disorder impacts girls and women throughout their lives.