J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2022 May;61(2):45-62. 10.4306/jknpa.2022.61.2.45.

A Conceptual Review on ADHD and Adult ADHD (2): Psychopathology, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications of ADHD

• An Y
• Song Y
• Kang UG

• KMID: 2529976
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4306/jknpa.2022.61.2.45

Abstract

The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been increasing, and the growing number of people with this disorder, especially the non-pediatric population, get prescriptions for this condition. However, controversies are also growing around this disease. To provide optimal treatment to a patient presumed to have adult ADHD, it is crucial to understand the implications of diagnosing and treating adult ADHD. In this article, we proposed a critical review on the concept of ADHD from various points of view and suggested the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of adult ADHD. This article will serve as a small cornerstone for a valid diagnosis and a proper treatment of ADHD, especially in the adult population.

Keyword

ADHD; Adult ADHD; Psychopathology; Comorbidity; Stimulant.