Original Research J Clin Psychiatry November 2009

Presenting ADHD Symptoms, Subtypes, and Comorbid Disorders in Clinically Referred Adults With ADHD

JCP 2009;70(11):10.4088/JCP.08m04785pur

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in J Clin Psychiatry. JCP 2009;70(11):10.4088/JCP.08m04785pur Clinical Summary Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder often present with concentration and organization problems rather than overt hyperactivity, which can lead clinicians to miss the diagnosis. This article clarifies how ADHD actually presents in clinically referred adults and identifies which adult ADHD subtype carries a heavier psychiatric comorbidity burden. FAQ What ADHD symptoms are most common in adults? 10 questions
Key Takeaways This was a markedly impaired and comorbid adult ADHD sample: only 8% had no psychiatric comorbidity, while 53% had 4 or more psychiatric comorbidities, underscoring the need for broad diagnostic assessment when adults present with attention problems. 5 takeaways Clinical Guide How should clinicians evaluate adults for ADHD when inattentive symptoms are more prominent than hyperactive or impulsive symptoms? 5 steps Clinical Guide How should clinicians assess psychiatric comorbidity when an adult with ADHD appears to have the combined subtype? 5 steps
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