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Assessment and management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Margaret Weiss1, Candice Murray
1Division of Child Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. mweiss@cw.bc.ca
Abstract:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is estimated to affect 2%-6% of adults. The symptoms in adults with ADHD mirror those in children with the disorder and are associated with significant educational, occupational and interpersonal difficulties. Double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have established that adult ADHD is responsive to stimulant medication treatment. New medications and psychotherapeutic approaches are being developed in an effort to achieve optimal treatment effects in this population. We review the available literature and provide an approach to the assessment and management of ADHD in adults.