Although in the past ADHD was regarded as a problem of childhood, there is increasing evidence that in some people the symptoms persist into adulthood.
Adult ADHD is frequently comorbid with other disorders: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, alcohol and substance disorders. It is, therefore, important for general adult psychiatrists to be able to diagnose ADHD and differentiate it from other disorders.
Treatment options include self-help techniques, psychological interventions and medication.
The aim of this module is to give general adult psychiatrists a better understanding of ADHD and current opinion regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
- describe the diagnostic criteria for ADHD
- reflect on the outcome of childhood ADHD in adulthood
- identify the neurobiology of ADHD
- describe the assessment and management of an adult who may have ADHD
- identify the issues in providing service for people with adult ADHD.
Availability
This module is available as part of a CPD eLearning subscription.
