TY - JOUR T1 - The diagnosis and management of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children and young people: a commentary on current practice and future recommendations JF - BJGP Open JO - BJGP Open DO - 10.3399/bjgpopen20X101043 SP - bjgpopen20X101043 AU - Zara Bowling AU - Alexandra Nettleton Y1 - 2020/03/04 UR - http://bjgpopen.org/content/early/2020/03/03/bjgpopen20X101043.abstract N2 - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder with symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.1 It is estimated that the prevalence of ADHD worldwide is 5.29% in children and adolescents, and it is more common in males.2 ADHD is known as Hyperkinetic Disorder by the World Health Organization (WHO), and over a person’s lifetime, the symptoms and impact of the condition may vary considerably.2 Guidelines state symptoms must meet either International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria; cause moderate to severe functional impairment; and occur in more than one setting.1–4 Assessment for ADHD includes a thorough clinical examination, and a full developmental and psychosocial history, alongside information gathering from the family and school.1 ADHD must be diagnosed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, or ADHD specialist.Early diagnosis and intervention improves educational outcomes for children and is important for their social … ER -