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ADHD in Adults
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When an Adult Has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...

As many as 60 percent of children with ADHD grow up to be adults who still have the condition, and experts estimate that more than eight million grown-ups in the United States--4.4 percent of the adult population--have ADHD, making it the second most common psychological problem after depression.
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Criteria for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD or ADD is characterized by a majority of the following symptoms...

Harvard Study Suggests Significant Prevalence of ADHD Symptoms Among Adults

A recent survey tracking the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity symptoms found that an estimated 4.4 percent of adults ages 18-44 in the United States experience symptoms and some disability.

Useful Coping Strategies for Teens and Adults with ADHD

While there is no cure for ADHD, it is a treatable disorder. In addition to seeking help through a qualified therapist, consider the following coping strategies for teens and adults with ADHD...

Nine Simple Coping Strategies

Even though most people don't outgrow ADHD, people do learn to adapt and live fulfilling lives by developing their personal strengths. Many have found that developing and then sticking to simple coping strategies is especially helpful.

Advancements in How We View Mental Health Issues

Mental disorders are common and will affect half of us at some point in our lives. Learn more about how mental health is becoming increasingly understood as "fundamental to (overall) health and human functioning"...

 




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