ADD vs. ADHD: What’s the Difference? ADD isn’t an accepted medical term or diagnosis anymore Let’s take a look at how our understanding has evolved
ADD vs. ADHD: Whats the Difference Between ADD ADHD? - WebMD In the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published in 1980, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) gave this mental health condition the name
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ADD vs ADHD: What Makes Them Different - Verywell Health ADD and ADHD are terms used for attention-related challenges, but ADD is an older name that focused only on problems with attention ADHD is the current term and includes all types—both with and without hyperactivity
Are ADHD and ADD Different? - Healthline Mental health professionals no longer diagnose ADD Instead, they diagnose one of three types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined