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The Prevalence and Correlates of Adult ADHD in the United States: Results From the National Comorbidity Survey Replication

American Journal of Psychiatry · 2006 · Vol. 163(4) · pp. 716–716
Ronald C. Kessler

Abstract

Efforts are needed to increase the detection and treatment of adult ADHD. Research is needed to determine whether effective treatment would reduce the onset, persistence, and severity of disorders that co-occur with adult ADHD.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentFunctional Brain Connectivity StudiesNational Comorbidity SurveyComorbidityPsychiatryYoung adultAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderPrevalenceMedicineClinical psychologyPsychologyEpidemiology

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AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityMental DisordersFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth SurveysHumansMalePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk FactorsSex FactorsUnemploymentUnited States

Funding

  • John W. Alden Trust
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • World Health Organization
  • Harvard University
  • Michigan State University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • College of Engineering, Michigan State University
  • National Institute of Mental Health
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse
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