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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Organization: 
National Institute of Mental Health
Publisher: 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Date Published: 
January, 2008

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brochure for families that offers information on ADHD and its management, including research on medications and behavioral interventions and resources on educational options. The contents include a definition of ADHD and a discussion of its symptoms, diagnosis, and causes. The brochure contains sections on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults and a list of resource books and contact information on support groups and organizations are included.

Download a copy of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (PDF, 1.03 MB) from the National Institute of Mental Health Web site.