Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Also known as 

• ADHD
  

 

Symptoms and signs

• Inattention
• Psychomotor agitation
  
• Problems relating to organisation
  
• Impulsivity
• Hypersensitivity to criticism
• Irritability
• Social problems (e.g. being bullied or ostracised) 
• Increased rate, volume and content of speech
  
• Reckless, high-risk behaviour 
  
• Recreational drug use
• Hypersexuality 
  

 

Compare with

• Bipolar disorder  
• Emotionally unstable (borderline) personality disorder
• Conduct disorder (a disorder of childhood)