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ADHD Disorders

Could You or Your Child Have ADHD?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects both children and adults. Learn about ADHD symptoms, treatments, and why it’s especially important for children to have an accurate diagnosis.

What is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

What is the rate of ADHD among children and adults?

Does ADHD ever go away as a child grows into adulthood?

Do children with ADHD have other mental health problems?

Are there other conditions in children that resemble ADHD?

Is ADHD a genetic condition?

Can issues during pregnancy cause ADHD?

What is the treatment for ADHD?

Mental Health Library Sources:

Information included in all topics of the Mental Health Library comes from the Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5 and Kaplan & Sadock’s Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry. Complete diagnostic and treatment information may be found within these publications.

Disclaimer:

Information within the Mental Health Library is not intended to be used for self-diagnosis purposes. Rather, it is provided as a public educational service to make people aware of mental health conditions. Please consult a qualified mental health professional for a diagnosis of any suspected mental health illness.

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