Condition
Difficulty with attention, organization, and impulse control in adults and adolescents.
Adult ADHD often presents as difficulty focusing, time-management struggles, restlessness, and emotional dysregulation. Many Alaskans are diagnosed for the first time in adulthood.
A psychiatric evaluation includes a developmental history, symptom rating scales, and a review of co-occurring conditions. Treatment may include stimulant or non-stimulant medication and behavioral strategies.