Trusted sources

ADHD organisations & references

For accurate, up-to-date information and to find qualified help, rely on established clinical and public-health bodies. The organisations below are widely recognised in the United States and internationally.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder USA

A leading US non-profit providing education, advocacy and support for people affected by ADHD, and home of the National Resource Center on ADHD.

Visit CHADD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association USA

The leading US organisation focused specifically on adults with ADHD, offering resources, peer support and webinars.

Visit ADDA
National Institute of Mental Health USA (Gov)

The US federal agency for research on mental disorders, with authoritative, plain-language information on ADHD.

Visit NIMH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — ADHD USA (Gov)

US public-health guidance on ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and data across the lifespan.

Visit CDC
American Psychiatric Association USA

Publisher of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria used by US clinicians and patient-facing explainers on ADHD.

Visit APA
World Health Organization International

The UN health agency that co-developed the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) and maintains the ICD classification of disorders.

Visit WHO

Screening instrument note

The screening on this site is an original educational adaptation covering the same symptom domains as the WHO/Harvard Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1). It does not reproduce the copyrighted ASRS wording. Clinicians and researchers should use the official, licensed ASRS-v1.1 from the World Health Organization.

These resources do not replace individual medical care. To be assessed or treated, consult a licensed doctor or mental-health professional in your area.