ADHD Facts

• Impairing ADHD symptoms may persist into adulthood in up to 60% of cases
• Adults with ADHD rarely seek help due to unawareness or stigma
• Only 11% of patients with ADHD receive treatment
• ADHD is often masked by co-morbid disorders
• ADHD is associated with Binge Eating Disorder and bingeing behaviours
• One-third of ADHD patients suffer emotional dysregulation

• Prevalence of depression in ADHD up to 53%
• 30% of patients with treatment-resistant depression suffer ADHD
• Bipolar Affective Disorder is co-morbid with ADHD in up to 47% of cases
• 50% of patients with ADHD suffer co-morbid anxiety disorder
• Chronic insomnia could be an alarming symptom of undiagnosed ADHD
• Undiagnosed ADHD is a burden and a major cause of anxiety for many high functioning young people and adults