Mental Illness

HCA 240 Mental Illness Paper

Mental Illness Paper

ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following symptoms: inattention,

distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. There are different types of ADHD. ADHD is classified into three

subtypes: predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type, which is behavior marked by hyperactivity and

impulsivity, but not inattentiveness. Predominantly inattentive type, behavior marked by inattentiveness, but not

hyperactivity and impulsivity. Combination type, this is a combination of hyperactivity/impulsivity and

inattentive symptoms. This is the most common type of ADHD. In the United States, about 4.7 million children

ages 3-17have been diagnosed at some point with ADHD. This accounts for 7.4% of all American...