What is All the Fuss About ADHD in Adults?

Authors

Timothy E. Wilens, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

1-31-2024

Comments

Presentation: 59:21

Abstract

ADHD Overview

- ADHD prevalence among 8- to 15-year-olds: 8.7%

- ADHD prevalence among 18- to 44-year-olds: 4.4%

- Associated with chronic course

• Circa 75% persistence from childhood into adolescence
• Circa 50% persistence from childhood into adulthood

Recommended Citation

Wilens, MD, Timothy E., "What is All the Fuss About ADHD in Adults?" (2024). Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Grand Rounds. Paper 73.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/phbgr/73

Language

English