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Treatments include medication and talk therapy.
- support groups
-cognitive behavioral therapy
-anger management
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ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder, meaning it affects the brain and nervous system.
Behavioral: aggression, excitability, fidgeting, hyperactivity, impulsivity, irritability, lack of restraint, or persistent repetition of words or actions
Cognitive: absent-mindedness, difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, problem paying attention, or short attention span
Mood: anger, anxiety, boredom, excitement, or mood swings
Also common: depression or learning disability
Males are almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females.During their lifetimes, 12.9 percent of men will be diagnosed with the attention disorder. Just 4.9 percent of women will be diagnosed. The average age of ADHD diagnosis is 7 years old.Symptoms of ADHD typically first appear between the ages of 3 and 6.ADHD isn’t just a childhood disorder. Today, about 4 percent of American adults over the age of 18 deal with ADHD on a daily basis.
ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.