Some experts argue that we should think of ADHD as a spectrum of behaviors rather than a condition you either have or don't have.
Adults in the United Kingdom with an ADHD diagnosis appear to have shorter lifespans compared with the general population, likely due to unmet health support and treatment needs, according to a study in The British Journal of Psychiatry.
The new research found that those with ADHD could die between 4.5 and 9 years earlier for men, and between 6.5 and 11 years earlier for women, and noted there was “a dearth of specialist services to support adults with ADHD in the UK”.
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Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an unexpected discovery: The teen had ADHD,
Adderall shortages have prompted doctors to switch kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to other forms of stimulant medication.
Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, a new study has found.
The life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is significantly shorter than that of peers without this condition, a large study warns.
A study shows UK adults with ADHD have a life expectancy 6.78 years lower than the general population, underscoring the need for improved healthcare support.
A new study from the University College London found that men with ADHD have a reduced life expectancy of 6.78 years, and its worse for women.
A new study found that people with ADHD likely have a shorter life expectancy than their peers without the disorder.
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