Some symptoms must be present before age 12 for a healthcare provider to confirm an ADHD diagnosis, according to the DSM-5, a ...

The increase in ADHD diagnoses is in part due to changes in criteria within the DSM-5, the manual used by healthcare ... allowed children with less severe symptoms to meet the criteria for ADHD.

and criteria from the DSM-5-TR. To diagnose ADHD, a doctor must observe six or more symptoms related to inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The person must also have had symptoms before ...

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 ...

Possible data sources include past evaluations, school records, teacher and parent reports. Documentation of current symptoms that meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria or otherwise demonstrate functional ...

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy originally designed for patients with borderline ...