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ADHD in adults
Is ADHD considered a mental health disorder or neurodevelopment issue? Would it qualify under disability?
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ADHD is a mental health illness. Depending upon the severity of the illness and it's impact on daily living and functioning, disability will be given.
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Hi, Yes ADHD is a mental illness. Any mental illness can be considered as a disability for which there are certain criteria which can only be assessed if one has disability or not after multiple and repeated consultations with a Psychiatrist.
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