Depression And ADHD Analysis
Many parents first observe excessive motor activity when the child is a toddler, but symptoms are difficult to distinguish from highly variable normative behaviors before age 4
. ADHD is most often identified during elementary school years and
(p.59-65)
A. A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2):
1) Inattention: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities.
a) Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during …show more content…
The DSM-5 reveals that the overlapping symptoms between ADHD and depression include both distractibility and low frustration tolerance. Many individuals report impaired ability to think, concentrate or make even minor decisions. They may appear easily distracted or complain of memory difficulties which cause individuls to become misdiagnosed. ADHD is characterized by a pattern of behavior, present in multiple settings (e.g., school and home), that can result in performance issues in social, educational, or work settings
As in DSM-IV, symptoms will be divided into two categories of inattention and hyperactivity and impulsivity that include behav- iors like failure to pay close attention to details, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, excessive talk- ing, fidgeting, or an inability to remain seated in appropriate situations.
Children must have at least six symptoms from either (or both) the inattention group of criteria and the hyperactivity and impulsivity criteria, while older adolescents and adults (over age 17 years) must present with …show more content…
Both are known to place a great risk on human behavior. ADHD is also known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Typically persists into adulthood and occurs in approximately 4% of adults in the U.S (Citation). It is a chronic impairment that affects adult functioning. An individual’s daily tasks can be affected significantly, based on the severity of ADHD. On a daily basis Adults with ADHD are reported to show impairment at work and social settings. ADHD symptoms have an important affect on mood symptoms and risk for comorbid mood disorder. Stressful
. ADHD is most often identified during elementary school years and
(p.59-65)
A. A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2):
1) Inattention: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities.
a) Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during …show more content…
The DSM-5 reveals that the overlapping symptoms between ADHD and depression include both distractibility and low frustration tolerance. Many individuals report impaired ability to think, concentrate or make even minor decisions. They may appear easily distracted or complain of memory difficulties which cause individuls to become misdiagnosed. ADHD is characterized by a pattern of behavior, present in multiple settings (e.g., school and home), that can result in performance issues in social, educational, or work settings
As in DSM-IV, symptoms will be divided into two categories of inattention and hyperactivity and impulsivity that include behav- iors like failure to pay close attention to details, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, excessive talk- ing, fidgeting, or an inability to remain seated in appropriate situations.
Children must have at least six symptoms from either (or both) the inattention group of criteria and the hyperactivity and impulsivity criteria, while older adolescents and adults (over age 17 years) must present with …show more content…
Both are known to place a great risk on human behavior. ADHD is also known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Typically persists into adulthood and occurs in approximately 4% of adults in the U.S (Citation). It is a chronic impairment that affects adult functioning. An individual’s daily tasks can be affected significantly, based on the severity of ADHD. On a daily basis Adults with ADHD are reported to show impairment at work and social settings. ADHD symptoms have an important affect on mood symptoms and risk for comorbid mood disorder. Stressful