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1. What is ADHD? | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
Description: WEBLearn about symptoms of ADHD, how ADHD is diagnosed, and treatment recommendations including behavior therapy, medication, and school support. Causes of ADHD Scientists are studying cause(s) and risk factors in an effort to find better ways to manage and reduce the chances of a person having ADHD.
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2. Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878
Description: WEBJan 25, 2023 · Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Adult ADHD can lead to unstable relationships, poor work or school performance, low self-esteem, and other problems.
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3. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889
Description: WEBJun 25, 2019 · Overview. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Children with ADHD may also struggle with low self-esteem ...
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4. ADHD: Symptoms, Types, Testing, and Treatment - WebMD
Link: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
Description: WEBMar 10, 2024 · ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. It happens in children and teens and...
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5. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - National Institute of
Link: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
Description: WEBWhat is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. People with ADHD experience an ongoing pattern of the following types of symptoms:
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6. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): What Is It? - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd
Description: WEBNov 1, 2023 · Types. Causes. ADHD diagnosis and testing. Treatment. ADD vs. ADHD. Adult ADHD. ADHD in children. Is ADHD a learning disability? ADHD and depression. Tips for coping. Outlook. Attention deficit...
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7. Psychiatry.org - What is ADHD?
Link: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd
Description: WEBAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).
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8. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Description: WEBAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by executive dysfunction occasioning symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and otherwise age-inappropriate.
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9. Learn About Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html
Description: WEBOct 16, 2023 · Print. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Although ADHD can’t be cured, it can be successfully managed and some symptoms may improve as the child ages. What is ADHD? Facts, symptoms, diagnosis, and …
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10. Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
Description: WEBPrint. Deciding if a child has ADHD is a process with several steps. This page gives you an overview of how ADHD is diagnosed. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, and many other problems, like sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and certain types of learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms.