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Inattention and Hyperactivity in Adults: Incorporating New Developments in Existing Scenario of Adult ADHD

Inattention and Hyperactivity in Adults: Incorporating New Developments in Existing Scenario of Adult ADHD
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Author(s): Chirag D. Parmar (Gujarat Institute of Mental Health, India)and Krunal H. Patel (Gujarat Institute of Mental Health, India)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 29
Source title: New Developments in Diagnosing, Assessing, and Treating ADHD
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan (Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5495-1.ch006

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on ADHD in the adult population. The authors of this chapter incorporate new developments in existing understanding of the disorder. This chapter includes journey of ‘ADHD diagnosis in adults' to current practice. Understanding of newer aspect of etiological research and its application in identification of adult ADHD is given utmost importance in this chapter. Core parts of the disorder like clinical features, diagnosis, comorbidity, and management are discussed in detail, keeping in mind disease progression from childhood to adulthood. Finally, the authors discussed a lacunae in current scenario and possible future interventions that can improve overall outcome of functional impairments in adults.

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