A community survey of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their experience of medication effectiveness.

Adrian SandhuJoy TollAlison S Poulton

Published in: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2020)

Adults with ADHD reported substantial impairment but significant benefit from medication. Despite a mean age of over 30 at diagnosis, most recalled being symptomatic in childhood. This suggests many may experience a prolonged period of impaired function before starting treatment.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
healthcare
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
adverse drug
randomized controlled trial
mental health
systematic review
cross sectional
combination therapy
replacement therapy
childhood cancer