Getting a diagnosis of ADHD can make a big difference in you manage your life.
My name is Lizabeth Carney and I was diagnosed with ADHD, which came with several other disorders. I lived 48 years with no medication. It was hard and I put my body through hell living like that. I realized maybe I needed to adopt medication to my cognitive behavioral therapy and it’s working. I am … Read more
I never knew I had ADHD. I wasn’t hyper, so I figured everyone got distracted sometimes. I got by—but always felt just a little behind.
I was one of the lucky ones who got diagnosed early.
Diagnosing and treating ADHD in adulthood helps improve life by fostering self-acceptance and understanding your challenges.
Fact: The rates with which ADHD is diagnosed vary so much primarily due to diagnostic criteria and measurement methods used.
We understand ADHD symptoms well, but need more info on how they affect functions and whether treatment effectively improves daily functioning.
Adults are often assessed and diagnosed with ADHD by a psychologist or others who perform a psychoeducational assessment
An ADHD diagnosis can empower adults by guiding supportive strategies.
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Many other problems, like anxiety and depression, can have similar symptoms.
ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, religious and socio-economic background. Includes citations
