Adult ADHD: A new disease?
Gil Zalsman1,2,3, Tal Shilton1
1a Child and Adolescent Division , Geha Mental Health Center , Petah Tikva , Israel ;
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
|April 8, 2016
Summary
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) persists into adulthood, impacting psychosocial functioning. Increased awareness and professional collaboration are crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- Historically, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was thought to resolve by adolescence.
- Emerging evidence highlights the persistence of ADHD into adulthood, challenging previous assumptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize adult ADHD, including its presentation and comorbidities.
- To review diagnostic methods and treatment strategies for adult ADHD.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed/MEDLINE.
- Keywords included 'ADHD', 'attention deficit', 'hyperactivity', and 'adult', with secondary terms for comorbidities, prevalence, epidemiology, and therapy.
- The search was limited to English-language human studies.
Main Results:
- The persistent nature of ADHD in adults is increasingly recognized, with data on prevalence, gender differences, and subtype shifts.
- Despite this, awareness of adult ADHD, its lifelong consequences, and appropriate treatments remains limited.
Conclusions:
- Adult ADHD significantly contributes to psychosocial impairments, often exacerbated by comorbidities.
- Enhanced collaboration among healthcare professionals is essential for improved identification and management of adult ADHD.
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