What Is ADHD | Glucose Watches

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and developmentally inappropriate. The World Health Organization and American Psychiatric Association provide diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines for ADHD. The DSM-5 provides the current diagnostic criteria for ADHD, which includes symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.