ADHD

A mental health illness known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects both adults and children. It is the mental illness in youngsters that is diagnosed the most frequently. Even though it can affect adults as well, it frequently goes undetected. As the name implies, ADHD results in symptoms of impulsivity (doing without thinking), hyperactivity (moving excessively or finding it difficult to stay still), and inattention (inability to focus).

Symptoms

ADHD symptoms can manifest in children and adults in different ways.

While the majority of school-age children are highly active and find it difficult to remain still for extended periods of time, children diagnosed with ADHD will have symptoms that are notably more severe than those of their classmates.

Inattentive type symptoms:

Doesn’t pay close attention to details
Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or professional tasks
Has difficulty staying focused during lectures, conversations or reading
Does not seem to listen during conversation
Does not follow instructions
Difficulty organizing tasks or spaces
Forgets simple tasks, such as chores, returning phone calls, keeping appointments
Frequently losing items such as schoolwork, books, keys, wallet, phone, etc

Hyperactive/Impulsive type symptoms:

Frequently fidgets
Consistently taps hands or feet
Unable to stay seated at work or school
Unable to play or do leisure activities quietly
Talks too much
Finishing people’s sentences
Difficulty waiting their turn
Interrupts others
Blurts out answers before questions have been completely asked

Causes

As of yet, researchers are unable to pinpoint the precise cause of ADHD. On the other hand, some people speculate that ADHD may be inherited. Genetics is likely involved because three out of every four children diagnosed with ADHD have a relative who also has the condition.

Treatment

At Psychiatry Associates, we discover that behavioral therapy plus medication works well to treat ADHD in both adults and children. Behavioral therapy offers techniques to enhance structure and order while teaching patients self-control over their behavior. The degree of each patient's ailment will determine the appropriate course of treatment.

ADHD

Symptoms

Inattentive type symptoms:

Hyperactive/Impulsive type symptoms:

Causes

Treatment

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