ADHD : Causes, Symptoms and Treatment || Mental Health

What is ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a mental disorder, can lead to hyperactive and impulsive behavior. ADHD patients may have difficulty focusing on one task or staying still for extended periods of time.

ADHD can affect both children and adults. The American Psychiatric Association recognizes ADHD as a diagnosis. Learn more about ADHD symptoms and types in children and adults.

ADHD symptoms:
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ADHD can be associated with many different behaviors. Some of the most common are
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Problems focusing on or concentrating
Being forgetful in completing tasks
Being easily distracted
Having trouble sitting still
Interrupting people while they are talking

Types of ADHD:
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The APA categorizes ADHD into three types to make diagnosis more consistent. These types are predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactivity-impulsive, and a combination of both.

Predominantly inattentive
This type of ADHD is known for their extreme difficulties in focusing, completing tasks and following instructions.

Experts believe that children with inattentive ADHD might not be diagnosed because they aren’t disruptive to the classroom. This is more common in ADHD girls.

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
This type of ADHD is characterized by hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. These behaviors include interrupting others while they are talking and fidgeting.

Although inattention is less of a concern with this type of ADHD, people with predominantly hyperactive-impulsive ADHD may still find it difficult to focus on tasks.

Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive type
This is the most common form of ADHD. This combination type of ADHD is the most common. It includes both hyperactive and inattentive symptoms. They include inattention, impulsiveness and higher than normal levels of energy and activity.

How it is treated will depend on the type of ADHD your child or you have. Your treatment plan may change as your ADHD type changes over time. Find out more about ADHD.

ADHD in children:
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One in five 10 children aged 5 to 17 year receives an ADHD diagnosis. This makes ADHD one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders among children in the United States.

ADHD is often associated with difficulties at school for children. ADHD children often struggle to succeed in a classroom environment.

An ADHD diagnosis is more likely in boys than it is for girls. Boys are more likely to display the hallmark signs of hyperactivity. While some ADHD girls may exhibit the classic signs of hyperactivity, others don’t. In some cases, ADHD girls may have

Daydream often
Be hyper-talkative , not hyperactive ADHD symptoms can often be a result of typical childhood behavior. It can be difficult to tell what ADHD is and what it is not.

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