Is Adhd A Mental Disorder
Health Encyclopedia: Adhd: The Basics
- ADHD: The Basics
- Highlights
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis of ADHD
- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
- Complications
Introduction
According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a legitimate psychologic condition.
ADHD is a syndrome generally characterized by the following symptoms:
- Inattention
- Distractibility
- Impulsivity
- Hyperactivity
Some experts categorize ADHD into three subtypes:
- Behavior marked by hyperactivity and impulsivity, but not inattentiveness
- Behavior marked by inattentiveness, but not hyperactivity and impulsivity
- A combination of the above tw...
Expert & Community Posts
Health Care Reform Messages
By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert...Chronic Care-Chronic Condition Management must include mental illness and mental disorders, such... Read more »
Who Can Diagnose and Treat ADHD?
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertWhen seeking a diagnosis of ADHD, many time people don't know where to start or what to expect of... Read more »
Erratic Work Performance
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...Environmental Medicine reported that adults with ADHD suffered low job performance and more... Read more »
Public Attitudes
By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert...whose "most egregious example of their handiwork is ADHD, a mythical condition that has become a... Read more »
Reducing Discrimination in Health Insurance
By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert...disorder. Influencing public policy to assist people with ADHD and related disorders is a major... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHd and Bipolar Disorder
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different. While hyperactivity is a... Read more »Can ADHD Be Accurately Diagnosed?
...diagnosis, there has been a long running debate on the accuracy of the diagnosis as well as whether or not ADHD is over-diagnosed. The main symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsiveness... Read more »The People You Meet: Medical Professionals Treating ADHD
During the treatment of ADHD, you may run across a myriad of medical professionals, by many different names. Knowing the difference between them, and understanding what each professional can... Read more »The People you Meet: Medical Professionals
ADHD is a medical diagnosis and often there are additional co-existing conditions. During your treatment you will run across a variety of medical professionals. It can be confusing to sort out what... Read more »ADHD and Mental Health Acronyms
When you or a family member is diagnosed with ADHD, everything changes. There is a surge of emotions- anxiety, depression, fear of the unknown and more. But for many, it also is the first step in... Read more »Images
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