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Could there be something else?

The diagnosis of ADHD in adults is not always straightforward and is often present alongside comorbidities which may cloud the diagnosis.1-3 So how do people get to the right answer?

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ADHD is a lifelong disorder

ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder which can affect children, adolescents and adults

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The neurobiology of ADHD
is highly complex

Evidence exists for the association between ADHD and possible structural, functional and neurotransmitter alterations in various regions of the brain in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD

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Assessment and diagnosis

ADHD assessment involves clinical examination, interviews and rating scales. Formal ADHD diagnosis typically utilises DSM-5TM or ICD-10 classification systems

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Guidelines

Clinical guidelines are available to provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of ADHD to help guide appropriate and rational choices of treatment

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Optimal management of ADHD

The optimal management of ADHD process should always consider input from the patient, family/caregivers and school to help establish an appropriate and extensive treatment programme (non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapy), goals and assessment/follow-up, resulting in a tailored multimodal treatment plan centred on the patient

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a diverse condition characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity; and can have a significant impact on patients’ lives.3,4 This website provides educational resources intended for healthcare professionals outside the US with an interest in ADHD. It aims to share scientific advances in ADHD research and provide expert opinions and medical education to support the healthcare professional community.

  1. Kooij SJ, Bejerot S, Blackwell A, et al. European consensus statement on diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD: The European Network Adult ADHD. BMC Psychiatry 2010; 10: 67.
  2. Kooij SJJ, Huss M, Asherson P, et al. Distinguishing comorbidity and successful management of adult ADHD. J Atten Disord 2012; 16 (5 Suppl): 3S-19S.
  3. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 2013.
  4. World Health Organization. The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders. Available at: www.who.int/entity/classifications/icd/en/bluebook.pdf. Last updated 1993; 1: 1-263. Accessed 08 June 2017.

 

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Could there be something else?

The diagnosis of ADHD in adults is not always straightforward and is often present alongside comorbidities which may cloud the diagnosis1-3

Animation: Adult ADHD and the brain

Imaging studies suggest that ADHD is typically associated with some structural abnormalities in the brain

WCADHD 2017 - Day 4

6th World Congress on ADHD: From child to adult disorder. Vancouver, Canada, 20-23 April 2017

WCADHD 2017 - Day 3

6th World Congress on ADHD: From child to adult disorder. Vancouver, Canada, 20-23 April 2017

WCADHD 2017 - Day 2

6th World Congress on ADHD: From child to adult disorder. Vancouver, Canada, 20-23 April 2017

WCADHD 2017 - Day 1

6th World Congress on ADHD: From child to adult disorder. Vancouver, Canada, 20-23 April 2017

Interactive module: Rating scale toolkit

An overview of rating scales used in the assessment of patients with ADHD

eLearning module: Treatment of child, adolescent and adult ADHD

Diagnosis and initial assessment of ADHD

Meeting of Minds 2016
Vienna, Austria, 6–7 June

Animation: Childhood/Adolescent ADHD and the brain by Dr Mitual Mehta

Interactive module: ADHD across the ages

EUNETHYDIS 2016

EUNETHYDIS 4th International Conference: ADHD – from basic neuroscience to optimised clinical care

Are there difficult areas of the day when control of ADHD symptoms is particularly important for children and adolescents with ADHD? | Professor Peter Hill

Patient-centred management: every patient is different with unique needs – a Spanish perspective. Part 2: Treatment plans for children and adolescents

Adherence to treatment

Adherence to ADHD medication is often suboptimal, and can be encouraged by psychoeducation and the patient's acceptance of their condition

Assessment and Diagnosis

ADHD assessment involves clinical examination, interviews and rating scales

Impact of ADHD

ADHD can negatively impact the lives of patients and their families, affecting education, employment, finances and relationships

Key congress 2017

Major International and European congresses focusing on mental health and psychiatry

Neurobiology

ADHD is associated with structural, functional and neurotransmitter alterations in the brain

Are there difficult areas of the day when control of ADHD symptoms is particularly important for children and adolescents with ADHD? | Dr Robert Findling

Comorbidities

Psychiatric comorbidities are common in patients with ADHD, including bipolar disorder, major depression, substance abuse disorder, anxiety and phobias

Guidelines

Evidence-based or consensus-driven guidelines for the treatment of ADHD help consolidate practice internationally

ADULT ADHD: Burden and Diagnosis

eLearning Module on the burden and diagnosis of adult ADHD, supported by Professor Philip Asherson, is now available.

Fidget spinners: the good, the bad and the ugly

Schecter RA et al. Curr Opin Pediatr 2017; Epub ahead of print

31 Jul 2017

The impact of childhood ADHD on adult outcomes in women is defined by its persistence

Owens EB et al. J Consult Clin Psychol 2017; 85: 723–736

24 Jul 2017

Increased rates of parenthood in Danish teenagers with ADHD

Østergaard SD et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2017; 56: 578–584

17 Jul 2017

Importance of academic performance monitoring in children with ADHD due to reported performance decline

Murray AL et al. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2017; Epub ahead of print

10 Jul 2017

Trusting relationships with healthcare professionals are vital for families with children with ADHD

Laugesen B et al. J Pediatr Nurs 2017; 35: 105–112

3 Jul 2017

Adult ADHD is an under-researched and under-served area

Treuer T et al. Asia Pac Psychiatry 2017; 9: e12254

29 June 2017

Adolescents with ADHD are unprepared for transitioning to college

Schaefer MR et al. J Adolesc Health 2017; 60: 706–713

24 June 2017

ADHD and the French media

Ponnou S, Gonon F. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2017; 12(Suppl 1): 1298244

17 June 2017


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