Adult ADHD Update

Adult AD/HD may affect up to 10 million Americans.
On the front of its Personal Journal section, the Wall Street Journal (4/6, D1, Beck) Health Journal discusses adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity (AD/HD) disorder, a condition that may affect up to 10 million Americans, only 4.4% of whom know it. Adult AD/HD can be comorbid with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, further complicating diagnosis and treatment. For adults diagnosed with the condition, treatment can consist of behavioral therapy, medication, or both. People who think they may have AD/HD should be evaluated by a psychiatrist who understands the disorder.