Comorbidity in Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Comorbidity of psychiatric disorders in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Background and Objectives: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) occurs concurrently with many psychiatric disorders. Considering lack of information about comorbid psychiatric disorders in Iranian children, this study was performed to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of psychiatric disorders comorbidity in the children with ADHD. Methods: In a cross sectional study, frequency of c...

Comorbidity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Comorbidity in attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been noted for its high rate of comorbidity. The present study is the first report in Japan evaluating the proportion of comorbidity in ADHD cases presenting in the clinical setting, aiming at clarifying the picture of ADHD in Japan. The subjects consisted of 68 child and adolescent cases meeting criteria for ADHD (Diagnostic and Statistical M...

Comorbidity in Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

In cross-sectional studies, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults has been linked to the presence of several other psychiatric disorders. This diagnostic comorbidity is consistently found for antisocial personality disorder and also substance use disorders. There is great divergence in reports of comorbid anxiety and mood disorders. Quality of designs varies widely, limiting...

Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Symptoms of ADHD in Adults The core ADHD symptoms in adults appear to be developmentally related to those in children and include the classic triad, namely, inattention/distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. There is growing consensus, however, that the central feature of ADHD is disinhibition. Adults with ADHD have difficulty stopping themselves from immediately responding, and they ...