In most cases, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is used to assess the symptoms. An adult may be diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD if ...

U.S. clinicians often lack training in evaluating adult ADHD ... When ADHD first appeared in the second edition of the ...

Growing up, Jia Sung struggled in class. Her reports card contained notes like “intelligent but doesn’t apply herself” or “has a really hard time focusing,” she said. Those early signs of ADHD were ...

Of the about one-third receiving stimulant medication, 71.5 percent had difficulty filling prescription due to unavailability. HealthDay News — An estimated 15.5 million U.S adults had a current ...

Some older adults -- those who are already retired or close to it -- are likely deal with ADHD as well. Little research explores ADHD in adult women. Most women get an accurate diagnosis in their ...

Scattered thoughts and low attention span are typical signs of 'popcorn brain'. Experts share other symptoms, why it's ...

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more frequently presenting for diagnosis and treatment. Medication is considered to be appropriate ...

ADHD diagnoses have been rising steadily in recent years, with a recent study suggesting as many as 1 in 9 children have it.

Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions) Often has ...