Gonca Malkoç Ari, Clinical Psychologist at Private Ümit Vişnelik Hospital, pointed out that attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is a problem that can be seen in children as well as adults and gave information about treatment methods.

Clinical Psychologist Ari stated that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, briefly defined as ADHD, is a type of psychological disorder that occurs with hyperactivity, impulsivity, attention and concentration disorders and families; He explained that he came with complaints such as inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, inability to use time efficiently, inability to concentrate, getting bored quickly from studying, inability to pay attention to the lesson. On the other hand, Gonja Malkoch Ari emphasised that it is not possible to diagnose attention deficit and hyperactivity in every child with these symptoms and said, ‘Sometimes these symptoms can be seen due to various physical disorders. Therefore, in order to diagnose hyperactivity in a child with attention deficit, the symptoms should last for at least 6 months and the child should exhibit the same behaviour not only at home and school but also in every environment he/she enters.’

PROFESSIONAL HELP NEEDED

Noting that attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is also a problem seen in adults, Ari listed the symptoms seen in adults as follows: ‘Not being able to stay in place, not being able to manage time well, tantrums, not being able to manage marriage.’ Ari said, ‘It can lead to problems. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a disorder that can lead to serious academic, psychological or social problems in an individual's life.’

OR DRUG TREATMENT

ADHD treatment; Noting that it is done in different ways in adults and children, Ari said, ‘In general, in the procedures performed by a psychologist specialised in this field, first of all, it is investigated why the child or adult is hyperactive, why he is hyperactive. Attention deficit and the level of these disorders are checked and examined and treated with or without medication accordingly.’ a plan is made. We can measure parameters such as attention, time, hyperactivity with the tests we use. ‘It can be applied to all children over the age of 6, the test is done in two forms, child and adult, the child form takes about 15 minutes and the adult form takes 18 minutes. If you or your child are experiencing these difficulties, taking this test on time will enable you to request the attention test.’