We are the overlooked
Do you feel that you may have ADHD?
Steps to talking to your primary care provider:
1. Take the adult ADHD self-assessment
2. Download the doctor discussion guide
3. Bring both of these with you to your appointment with your primary care provider
Don’t Overlook ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological condition, but people with ADHD are often dismissed and not taken seriously. They are the overlooked.
Did you know that the United States National Resource Center on ADHD states that up to 70% of those with ADHD will be treated for depression? And that sleep disorders affect people with ADHD two to three times as often as those without it?
It’s time we bring ADHD into the light and give it the recognition and understanding it demands. Don’t overlook ADHD.
ADHD is normally first diagnosed in children, but lasts into adulthood in more than 50% of cases.
Your healthcare provider can make a diagnosis of ADHD using the guidelines in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth edition (DSM-5®).
Symptoms of ADHD can include:
- Inattention (such as trouble with listening and concentrating, being forgetful, feeling distracted or being disorganized)
- Hyperactivity and impulsivity (such as difficulty sitting still or being quiet, feeling restless, talking often or interrupting)
ADHD is prevalent around the world. It is estimated that 5-9% of children and adolescents and 3-5% of adults have ADHD.
Tips on how to start the conversation with your doctor
Doctordiscussion guide
ADHD is not just behaving badly in school, not being able to sit still or getting easily distracted. And it’s not caused by lack of motivation or willpower.
It’s a real neurological condition, with real life consequences.
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ADHD can feel overwhelming, but learning more about this condition may help. You can start by visiting these websites.
