Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), previously known as Attention Deficit Disorder. We look at the ADHD symptoms, diagnosis (including criteria) and the treatment options. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? 
0:20 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms 
2:29 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Complications
3:15 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Pathophysiology
4:01 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Causes
4:53 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis (DSM 5 Criteria) 
5:48 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment

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References:

1. BMJ Best Practice, 2025. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. [online] Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/814.
2. Wikipedia, 2025. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. [online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder.
3. Inflow, 2022. Emotional dysregulation and ADHD: why you feel 'too much'. [online] Available at: https://www.getinflow.io/post/emotional-dysregulation-adhd-signs.
4. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 2025. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [online] Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441838/.
5. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 2025. Presenting ADHD Symptoms, Subtypes, and Comorbid Disorders in Clinically Referred Adults with ADHD. [online] Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2948439/.

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