College students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2009 Oct;11(5):415-21. doi: 10.1007/s11920-009-0062-5.

Abstract

As more students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder attend college, studies are emerging that reveal problems in psychosocial and academic functioning. Substance use may magnify deficits in self-regulation. Recommendations are made for comprehensive assessment; however, the usual diagnostic categories may not be developmentally relevant. Students who are identified benefit from medication and nonmedication interventions, strategy support, and accommodations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / complications
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / diagnosis*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / therapy*
  • Educational Status
  • Humans
  • Social Behavior
  • Students / psychology*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
  • Young Adult