Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD (DSM 5)

This video discusses the criteria set forth in the DSM-5 for making a diagnosis of ADHD in children and adults. It discusses the changes that were made from DSM-IV to DSM-5. It also discusses the various unresolved issues that remain in using the DSM-5 criteria as written. These issues need to be addressed by clinicians in applying these criteria to clients.

You can find more information on this topic in my books, Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, and Taking Care of Adult ADHD.

American Psychiatric Association (2013). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders - 5th Edition (DSM-5). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Press.

[therealme_pl]

Sir, this content is a definition of quality. It almost shouldn't be here on youtube as it doesn't fit with what you can find here generally. I've been struggling to find useful, fact-based and scientific information about ADHD as I want to go with the diagnosis of my son. Your content is the best I could find by such a margin it's not even comparable to others.

[publius]

While a new DSM is nowhere in the foreseeable future, APSARD has guidelines for diagnosis of ADHD in adults under development for 2024, I believe, as I'm sure you know, and though I don't recognize all the names involved, perhaps I should, as I definitely recognize some. It would be interesting to know where you expect that to be going, how much the international consensus statement will be incorporated, and if we patients should be overjoyed, concerned, or in any way involved. I was incredibly surprised to see guidelines did not already exist, and I'm sure it will affect standard of care and insurance coverage amongst other things. I am also curious how often revisions of that are planned as the DSM seems slow to incorporate new research, but any first set of guidelines will inevitably be met with various reactions. I am most concerned about how differential diagnosis will be treated, as so many who unknowingly have ADHD present complaining of depression or anxiety that has resulted from ADHD.

[aparthia]

If you could do the same for ICD-11, that would be lovely.

[AmandaJuneHagarty]

I remember telling someone about a symptom I had that was because of my ADHD and they said "oh well I get that sometimes too." I replied, "well it happens to me about a dozen times a day." And they said, "oh...well I don't get it that much."

[emzj]

I was diagnosed with severe combined ADHD today! Im 47 and I now know why my life has been a mess.

[samantha-lee]

Another great video thank you. I was diagnosed with adhd at the age of around 48. Before that i was always told that i am just “highly strung” and “too emotional” following in the steps of my mother and older sister. Unfortunately they have both passed away now and were never diagnosed. Gee i am so glad that (even if it took 50 years) women are now diagnosed and treated, instead of just being dismissed as “hysterical“.
I think that is mostly due to you and your wonderful research on this topic. You are truly wonderful. Thank you so much Doctor. 😀😀😀

[puppypoet]

This keeps reminding me of how a psychiatrist said I had absolutely no signs of ADHD, that all I had was anxiety.

Every time I'd ask a question, she cut me off and kept repeating the same thing.

She made me feel like I was wasting her time. I spent $800 I didn't have to be dismissed and actually snapped at several times by a supposed professional.

[llinnea]

Hi Dr. Barkley! Thank you for uploading and keeping us informed and updated! I wonder if you have any reaserch on ADHD and its relationship to burnout, and if you would consider doing a video on that topic? Thanks again for all the information and your work!

[zainmushtaq]

I wish my introduction to psychologists was as great and informative as this. You explain wonderfully what the DSM is, what its purpose is, and when it should be used and when it shouldn't be. God bless you with the best 😇

[SteveHupe]

An excellent analysis of the DSM pros and cons. Thank you so much Russ for fighting so hard for all of us. ❤

[PVVI]

Informative and interesting as always! Thank you😊 You have helped me understand myself. As a 75 year old, I have matured and mellowed, but now I manage both my actions and my thoughts better. I’ve been on Bupropion for a year or so, which helps with emotional challenges and, although I have always been very active (various sports) and a musician of sorts, I now see their value in my life beyond just being fun. My diagnosis came late in life, but it has meaning and value. Knowledge is definitely valuable at any age🙏🏼

[hannahriss]

I can’t thank you enough!!! From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for your work and videos! They help more then you

[bombdatacenters]

Dr Barkley, Do you know of any research that explores the relationship between ADHD and borderline personality disorder? It seems as though there is some overlap in their symptoms. Love your videos!

[babybaby]

Dr Barkley, thank you for educating us parents to understand our kids with knowledge, you are the best! I have listening to your lectures from other podcast ans channels, and i am so excited that you have your own channel too.

[theforcefor]

Another amazing video Dr!!!! Thank you for your work!

[jamiejohnson]

I have my diagnostic assessment today after work. I found your channel just after I booked it a few weeks ago.

Your content has shifted my view from being reluctant to attend, to now looking forward to it. A month ago I would have not wanted to admit my failures. Now I'm looking at it in a more positive way - my life can get better with medication and therapy. What if life is a little easier after? That's a good thing :)

Thanks for all your work on this channel, it's really made a difference to me (and others as well, I'm sure).

[susanthomas]

Thank you. I am learning so much from you.

[cdorman]

8:25 Changes since IV
10:45 Emotional diyregulation still missing from V

[Fran-rvwv]

Thank you Russell, sincerely thank you for everything you have done for the adhd and add community.

[oderey]

Sometimes we Adhd people are so good at masking that it’s makes the criteria diagnosis harder to see. It’s going to affect the way that teacher or other people see us because we trying so much to fit and act normal to avoid rejection. Also the parents maybe don’t want to see a difference in their children so they don’t agree with the list of criteria, but the most I see is that the parents have undiagnosed Adhd, so for them it’s not a difference nor a problem because they literally think everyone is like that. And it’s affect us too, because we can believe it so much that when we have a diagnosis we don’t feel legitimate about it. I genuinely think that most of the undiagnosed adhd people just believe that everyone in the world are masking and have difficulty like them, and then when we learn that for neurotypical people it’s not the case it’s really hard to believe. Even we can be not sure if we fit the criteria, we are so used to mask the symptom that we don’t even know if they’re real or not.