Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder that leads to significant impairment across the lifespan. Although historically defined as a childhood disorder, the adult manifestation has more recently been identified; yet, many adults with this disorder remain unidentified and untreated. This series of 15 short articles provide ... Read More

Based on the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), 18.6% (SE=4.2%) of study participants with ADHD also had MDD, compared with 7.8% (SE=0.4%) who had MDD but did not have ADHD (OR=2.7; 95% CI, 1.5-4.9) (Table 2). All comorbid conditions were significantly greater in the ADHD populations but did not vary ... Read More

Recent studies have suggested that late-onset adult ADHD is valid and that the DSM-IV’s age-at-onset criterion of age 7 is too stringent. Given the lack of empirical evidence supporting the age-at-onset criteria of ADHD, combined with practical difficulties in demonstrating impairment before age 7 in older adolescents and adults, some ... Read More

The diagnosis of ADHD is best determined by a combination of a comprehensive history, adherence to well-described clinical criteria, and training in the differential diagnosis of adult disorders. Neuropsychiatric testing is beneficial for assessing learning disabilities, executive function, and other cognitive impairments, but it has not demonstrated value in the ... Read More