7 signs you might have ADHD and what steps to take

7 signs you might have ADHD and what steps to take
With 15.5 million U.S. adults currently diagnosed with ADHD, there is a growing focus on warning signs of the disorder.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a "developmental disorder marked by persistent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity," as defined by the National Institutes of Health."ADHD is often misunderstood as just being overly distracted or hyperactive — in reality, it’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, emotional regulation, time management and impulse control," Lisa Anderson, a licensed clinical social worker and clinical director at Brooks Healing Center in Tennessee, told Fox News Digital.ADHD NOW AFFECTS 15.5 MILLION US ADULTS, SAYS NEW CDC REPORTMore than half of the adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder didn’t learn they had the condition until adulthood, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Fox News Digital spoke with multiple mental health experts, who identified the most common signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults.Adults with ADHD have… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
FOX News – Health News | Health & WellnessTue, January 7, 2025
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