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Adult ADHD Diagnosis: Why Assessments Must Go Beyond the DSM-5
An accurate adult ADHD diagnosis can be life-changing. For many adults, finally understanding why focus feels inconsistent, motivation fluctuates, or overwhelm builds quickly brings both relief and clarity. Adult ADHD diagnosis involves more than identifying surface-level symptoms. It requires understanding how executive functioning, regulation, and daily functioning are impacted over time. The DSM-5 provides the standard framework clinicians use to diagnose ADHD. While it
Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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