Depression Subtypes
- ADHD: The Basics
- Highlights
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Complications
- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
Introduction
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following symptoms:
- Inattention
- Distractibility
- Impulsivity
- Hyperactivity
Types of ADHD
ADHD is classified into three subtypes:
- Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type. Behavior marked by hyperactivity and impulsivity, but not inattentiveness
- Predominantly Inattentive Type. Behavior marked by inattentiveness, but not hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Combination Type. A combination of...
More information on "Depression Subtypes"
From Our Experts
Major Subtypes of Depression Explained
Major depressive disorder is divided into various different clinical subtypes each of which has its own features. To an extent the... Read more »
Schizophrenia Subtypes
The focus on schizophrenia continues here with an introduction to the five subtypes. It is thought that those people who have paranoid... Read more »
The Relationship Between ADHD Subtypes and Success in Quitting Smoking
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated, 20.8% of all adults (45.3 million people) smoke cigarettes in... Read more »
Diabetic Profile & Tracking: Subtypes, Medications, HIPAA, Public...
At the end of April 2008, Google (the same web site that you use to search for the nearest grocery store and movie show times or to learn... Read more »
What Is The Relationship Between Depression and Heart Disease?
It isn't called a broken heart for nothing. Numerous studies have found an association between depression and cardiac problems, including... Read more »
From Our Sources
Depression Not Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Studies have shown that stroke often leads to depression, but the evidence from those studies has been mixed as to whether depression could lead to... Read more »
Experts Propose Classifying Depression by 'Types'
In the new issue of the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, two experts say that a new classification of depressive subtypes is needed because... Read more »
Subtypes of ILC
Source: Breastcancer.org
There are different subtypes of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) that are based on how the cancer cells look under the microscope. In its most... Read more »
Researchers find diabetes subtypes
Most people have heard of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests there may be other types as well. These single-gene subtypes--which... Read more »
Less Common Subtypes of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Source: Breastcancer.org
There are some types of invasive ductal carcinoma that happen less commonly than others. In these cancers, the cells can look and behave somewhat... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
