ADHD

The estimated heritability of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is around:

What our notes say

The estimated heritability of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is around: (Psychiatry Year 6 CAT: June 2023, psychopathology, psychosis, mood and child psy)
Neurodevelopmental: intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD. (Classification of Mental Disorders)
| ADHD drugs | Methylphenidate, atomoxetine | Appetite and growth, misuse; suicidality (atomoxetine) | (Introduction to Psychopharmacology)
| Introduction to psychopharmacology | Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; neurotransmitters and dopamine pathways; antidepressants, anxiolytics and hypnotics, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers, ADHD medication; special populations; adherence and polypharmacy | (Psychiatry and Mental Health Curriculum: Year 4 (MKU))
Examples include ASD, intellectual disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorders, communication disorders and motor disorders. (Neurodevelopmental Disorders I: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabi)
Assess comorbidities and needs: language disorder, ID, ADHD, anxiety, sleep or feeding problems, epilepsy, hearing/vision impairment and family stress. (Neurodevelopmental Disorders I: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabi)