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Coexisting Conditions
Topics in this section:
- AD/HD and Coexisting Disorders (WWK 5)
- AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: Tics and Tourette Syndrome (WWK 5A)
- AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: Disruptive Behavior Disorders (WWK 5B)
- AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: Depression (WWK 5C)
- AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: AD/HD, Sleep and Sleep Disorders (WWK5D)
- Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
- Substance Abuse and AD/HD
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Individuals with AD/HD sometimes have other conditions at the same time. These are referred to as coexisting, co-occurring, or comorbid conditions. It is important that coexisting conditions are considered in the evaluation and treatment of AD/HD. The most common disorders to occur with AD/HD are:
- Disruptive behavior disorders, such as conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder
- Mood disorders, such as major depression or bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Tic disorder, such as Tourette's disorder
- Learning disabilities
Other Web Sites:
- NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
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AACAP Facts for Families
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information on these co-existing conditions and others. - Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- Autism Society of America
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Center for the Advancement of Childrern's Mental Health (CACMH)
CACMH is a joint effort among Columbia University, the NY State Psychiatric Institute, and the NY State Office of Mental Health. It involves key community partners and stakeholders to identify and adapt science-based intervention methods relevant to their highest-priority needs and to ensure that these methods are user- and family-friendly. - Children and Adolescents Bipolar Foundation
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- International Dyslexia Association
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Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision
Joint statement of four professional organizations addressing several issues, including "vision therapy." - National Center for Learning Disabilities
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's mission is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free telephone number - 1-800-273-TALK (8255). It is the only national suicide prevention and intervention telephone resource funded by the Federal Government. - Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
- Tourette Syndrome Association