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[What is adult ADHD after all?]
Tünde Kilencz1, Sára Bálint, Beatrix Mersich
1Semmelweis Egyetem Pszichiátriai és Pszichoterápiás Klinika, Budapest, Hungary,
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 2-4% of adults, with symptoms persisting from childhood. This review addresses current challenges in diagnosing and treating adult ADHD, highlighting the need for improved care.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with childhood onset.
- Longitudinal studies confirm ADHD symptoms persist into adulthood in a significant number of cases.
- Adult ADHD affects 2-4% of the adult population, presenting unique diagnostic and treatment challenges.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need to enhance diagnostic and treatment strategies for adult ADHD.
- Continued medical education and practice sharing are vital for addressing care deficits.
- Further development of national adult ADHD programs is essential.
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