Open AccessAdult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: From clinical reality toward conceptual clarity
Author(s) -
Jyoti Prakash,
Kaushik Chatterjee,
Srimonti Guha,
Kalpana Srivastava,
Vir Chauhan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
industrial psychiatry journal/industrial psychiatry journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-2795
pISSN - 0972-6748
DOI - 10.4103/ipj.ipj_7_21
Subject(s) - impulsivity , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , anxiety , psychiatry , psychology , clinical psychology , population , clarity , medicine , biochemistry , chemistry , environmental health
There is ambiguity about the clinical picture and concept of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Relevant literature was extracted from various search engines, analyzed, and interpreted. Available literature suggests a significant prevalence of ADHD in the adult population affecting the quality of socio-occupational functioning. Inattentiveness was more commonly present than hyperactivity-impulsivity. Frequent comorbidities with other psychiatric disorders like anxiety disorders and substance use disorders were noted. Pharmacological management and psychotherapy have been found effective in its management. ADHD is a disorder across the lifespan and fairly prevalent among adults. Greater awareness and more research are required for a better understanding of Adult ADHD and its effective management.