Seven myths about AD/HD...debunked! The truth behind seven
mistaken beliefs about AD/HD. Few psychological conditions have
generated more discussion in recent years than attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Yet, people continue to harbor
many mistaken beliefs about it. Read on to learn the truth about
AD/HD. Myth #1: AD/HD isn't a real medical disorder. AD/HD has
been recognized as a legitimate diagnosis by major medical,
psychological, and educational organizations, including the
National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of
Education. The American Psychiatric Society recognizes ADHD as a
medical disorder in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders — the official mental health bible used by
psychologists and psychiatrists. Attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (also known as attention deficit disorder) is
biologically based. Research shows that it's a result of an
imbalance of chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, within
the brain. Its primary symptoms are ina