Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 
Is adult ADHD common? 
According the American Psychiatric Association, It is estimated that 2.5 % of adults have ADHD and have gone undiagnosed. 

Is ADHD genetic?

There is a strong hereditary component and ADHD typically runs in families. 

What are the symptoms? 

For Adults...
Symptoms for children include

Neurochemistry of ADHD

A body of evidence suggests there are several causes of ADHD. A distinguishing characteristic of ADHD is low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine which is one of the chemicals in the brain. Due to this lack of dopamine, people with ADHD are "chemically wired" to seek more, says John Ratey, M.D., professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Low levels of dopamine may be due to having an increased amount of dopamine transporters. The lower levels of dopamine could be a result of having too many of the transporters that take dopamine out of their brain cells.

Treatment

ADHD Workbook for Women (Adults) - https://www.amazon.com/Managing-ADHD-Workbook-Women-Strategies/dp/1638783039/ref=asc_df_1638783039/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564641475597&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11457975420491786156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012422&hvtargid=pla-1671238332234&psc=1

ADHD Workbook for Men (Adults) - ​https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Workbook-Men-Strategies-Motivation/dp/1638780870/ref=asc_df_1638780870/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564704733009&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11457975420491786156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012422&hvtargid=pla-1635521344685&psc=1

How do I get an evaluation for ADHD?

Videos about ADHD
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