n Mental Health Matters - Challenges of diagnosing adult ADHD

Abstract

The existence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is now recognized by most professionals in the field, and is endorsed by the DSM-IV, and also the newer DSM-V. Interest in this disorder has increased in recent years, but resources for diagnosis and treatment of adults are still scarce. There is also a perception among a section of the public and even some professionals, that it is merely a fad and not a valid concept.