Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: recognition and treatment in general adult psychiatry

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder affecting children and adults. Many young people treated with stimulants, as well as those in whom ADHD went unrecognised in childhood, need treatment as adults. Stimulants and atornoxetine effectively reduce ADHD symptoms at all ages and should be a standard treatment in general adult psychiatric practice. Declaration of interest The authors' research is funded by the UK Medical Research Council, the WellcomeTrust and the US National Institute of Mental Health. P.A. received unrestricted research funds from Janssen-Cilag and has spoken at meetings sponsored by Janssen-Cilag and Eli Lilly.