성인 ADHD 증상According to an announcement by the National Health Insurance Corporation, the proportion of patients in their 20s among all ADHD patients in Korea increased from 10.9% in 2017 to 21.6% in 2021. In particular, the number of ADHD patients in children and adolescents in 2021 decreased by 19.4% compared to 2017, which means that symptoms of ADHD that appear in childhood can continue into adulthood.
The number of adult ADHD patients in Korea is estimated at approximately 820,000, but the actual number of patients receiving treatment is approximately 8,200, or only around 1%, confirming that the awareness rate for adult ADHD is significantly low.
Adult ADHD not only makes normal daily life and social life difficult by showing symptoms such as frequent tardiness, low achievement, difficulty concentrating on work, and frequent conflicts with people around them, but it is also more likely to be accompanied by other mental illnesses such as depression or bipolar disorder. Caution is required.
If you want to know if you have adult ADHD, there is also a way to check in advance through self-diagnosis before visiting the hospital. These days, a variety of information is uploaded on the Internet, including ADHD self-diagnosis methods, checklists, and 10 common symptoms of adult ADHD, along with detailed information on related hospitals, treatment methods, and reviews.
If you suspect adult ADHD, it is best to visit a psychiatrist and consult with a professional medical staff to receive appropriate treatment. Adult ADHD is treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy depending on the severity of symptoms, and it is known that the earlier treatment is administered, the better the prognosis.
ADHD is a condition in which there is a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine, and medications such as methylphenidate are used to help increase dopamine secretion. In the case of cognitive behavioral therapy, the goal is to increase concentration and attention, which has been reduced, and to help patients develop the strength to properly cope with ADHD symptoms.
writing. Kang Hyeon-gu, director of Gwangmyeong Maumchan Psychiatry Clinic
