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DSM-IV and ADHD

Toward a Better ADHD Diagnosis – Unpacking the Limitations of the DSM-5 Criteria

The DSM-5 is the standard tool used by clinicians to diagnose ADHD. But, it has serious shortcomings, especially for diagnosing adult ADHD.

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Answering the Question – Do I Have ADHD?

Trying to figure whether you have ADHD can seem like a daunting task. Here is a step-by-step guide to the process of ADHD evaluation and diagnosis.

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Could a Modified DSM Offer More Accurate Diagnosis of Adult ADHD?

New research is demonstrating that a revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disordersobserved (DSM) criteria might yield more accurate diagnoses of adult ADHD.

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The 4 most common anxiety disorders associated with ADHD: Anxiety and ADHD – part 2

Editor’s note:  Last month we talked about how anxiety occurs more frequently in ADHD community than in the mainstream population.  This month we’ll look … Read More

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