One of the most common mental health conditions seen in children and young people is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly referred to as ADHD.
ADHD is not a mental health disorder but a neurodevelopmental condition. It is a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that is more extreme than is typically observed in individuals at a similar stage of development. It is evident at a young age and the symptoms are evident in many different settings (for example, at school as well as at home).
Symptoms of ADHD include:
While ADHD-like symptoms are found in many people some of the time, in people with ADHD they are persistent over time and lead to difficulty with certain functions.
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