{"id":451,"date":"2023-09-19T10:13:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T10:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sensa.health\/?p=451"},"modified":"2024-01-22T13:59:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T13:59:01","slug":"what-is-adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sensa.health\/blog\/what-is-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is ADHD? A Guide to ADHD Types, Symptoms, and Management Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. This disorder can impact anyone despite their age, race, gender, or social status. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms often interfere with a person’s ability to function and execute tasks in everyday life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADHD has several different faces. Hence, each individual’s presentation and quality of life can differ. Therefore, it’s essential to understand what it is, how it manifests, and what strategies can make living with it easier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How Common Is ADHD?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While ADHD is probably as old as the human brain itself, it has only been less than 100 years since it’s been recognized as a mental disorder by the American Psychology Association (APA).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 80s, this disorder was described as an “attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity.” As medical science gets more advanced and more information and understanding about this condition occurs, the number of diagnoses has also increased.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study suggests that there’s been a 43% increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past 10 years. It’s estimated that around 8 million adults (or approximately 5% of Americans) have this condition. Though, not every individual might be aware that they have it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADHD can manifest itself differently in different ages, has differences based on an individual’s gender, and can be more pronounced in some people than others. Therefore, understanding the disorder is vital to better evaluate the personal experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>ADHD Types<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally, ADHD is separated into 3 types. The types are defined by the primary symptoms for each kind. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n