Citation

Gleason A, Castle D. Adv. Psychiatr. Treat. 2012; 18(3): 198-204.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/apt.bp.110.008508

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Increasing attention is being paid to the concept of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, in concord with evidence that suggests a proportion of children with ADHD continue to manifest symptoms into adulthood. Attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder has some symptoms in common with hypomania, and can co-occur with bipolar disorder. The diagnosis and management of ADHD in adults with bipolar disorder can be complicated, owing to challenges resulting from symptom overlap, questions of diagnostic validity and a paucity of empirical evidence to guide treatment. This article addresses comorbid ADHD and bipolar disorder, and provides practical suggestions for diagnosis and management.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; head injury; bipolar disorder; depression; comorbidity; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; review; substance abuse; antidepressant agent; disease association; personality disorder; amfebutamone; intelligence; cognitive therapy; physical examination; anxiety disorder; functional disease; seizure; irritability; mania; hypomania; attention deficit disorder; heart arrhythmia; methylphenidate; hyperthyroidism; hypoglycemia; mental instability; obsessive compulsive disorder; hypothyroidism; psychological rating scale; mood stabilizer; hyperactivity; distractibility; international classification for nursing practice