Free Guide: How ADHD and Schizophrenia Overlap
ADHD and schizophrenia share some similarities. Learn about the conditions’ overlapping symptoms, age of onset, prevalence, treatment options, and more in this ADDitude Patient Resource.
Free Guide to ADHD & Schizophrenia
Gain a better understanding of schizophrenia and its association with ADHD — overlapping symptoms, treatment options, and onset age — plus get more insights and strategies from ADDitude.
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Schizophrenia and ADHD share some similarities and may co-exist. For example, trouble with focus and emotional dysregulation are symptoms of both conditions.
However, schizophrenia is defined as a severe, chronic mental disorder characterized by disturbances in cognition, perception, emotions, and behaviors. ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Find out more about the similarities and differences between schizophrenia and ADHD in this ADDitude Patient Resource.
In this download, you will learn about:
- featured characteristics of schizophrenia
- overlapping symptoms of schizophrenia and ADHD
- age of onset for schizophrenia and ADHD
- prevalence rates of comorbid ADHD and schizophrenia
- treatment options for both conditions
- and more!
Additional Resources
For more information about schizophrenia, support groups, and resources, visit:
- CureSZ Foundation
- Hope for Schizophrenia
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance
Free Guide to ADHD & Schizophrenia
Gain a better understanding of schizophrenia and its association with ADHD — overlapping symptoms, treatment options, and onset age — plus get more insights and strategies from ADDitude.
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