Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among children, and may be diagnosed in adults, where it is often referred to as Adult attention-deficit disorder (AADD) if symptoms were present in childhood (even if undiagnosed in childhood). Current theory holds that approximately 30% of children diagnosed retain the disorder as adults.

Related Topics:
Mental disorder - Adult attention-deficit disorder

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ADHD psychosis (or ADD psychosis), on the other hand, is a distinctive form of psychosis, identified by Leopold Bellak and his colleagues, which co-occurs with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and tends to be treatable with typical ADHD medication such as stimulants (or some antidepressants), but not with conventional or atypical antipsychotic medication. Although this condition does not appear in DSM-IV, and it is not widely recognized, it has been detailed in several academic papers which give a number of case examples1, 2, 3.

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Psychosis - Leopold Bellak - Stimulants - Antidepressants - Antipsychotic - DSM-IV - 1

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