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Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: current concepts
Margaret Weiss1, Candice Murray, Gabrielle Weiss
1University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Journal of Psychiatric Practice
|June 30, 2005
Summary
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is increasingly recognized. This review covers its history, characteristics, assessment, and treatments, highlighting the need for more research.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- The validity of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood has gained significant acceptance.
- Historically, ADHD was primarily considered a childhood disorder, but recent research supports its persistence and presentation in adult populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of adult ADHD.
- To discuss the historical acceptance, current understanding of characteristics, assessment guidelines, and treatment options for adult ADHD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
- Examination of historical data, clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Adult ADHD is a valid diagnostic entity with distinct characteristics.
- Current assessment guidelines and treatment options (pharmacological and psychosocial) are available, though controversies persist.
- The understanding of adult ADHD is based on limited empirical knowledge, necessitating further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Increased research is crucial for a more robust understanding of adult ADHD.
- Current conceptualizations require further empirical validation.
- Continued investigation will refine diagnostic and treatment approaches for adult ADHD.