| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6789436 | Comprehensive Psychiatry | 2016 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Since the new DSM requires fewer current symptoms for a diagnosis of ADHD, a significant increase (65%) was observed in the number of participants meeting the new cutoff as compared to the old DSM-IV symptoms cutoff. This increase in the number of adults meeting symptoms cutoff may affect the rates of adults diagnosed with ADHD. Using the new criteria may identify more adults with ADHD and fewer diagnoses will be missed. However, meeting the new symptoms cutoff should be considered within the overall clinical context to prevent over-diagnosis.
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Authors
Tohar Rigler, Iris Manor, Adie Kalansky, Zamir Shorer, Iris Noyman, Yair Sadaka,