Health Self Test: Are You Suffering from Adult ADHD?

Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Self Test: When answering questions, choose the correct score that best describes your feelings and behaviors over the past six months. Part A tests the level of inattention, while Part B tests the level of hyperactivity/impulsivity. Regardless of which part of the score is likely or very likely, it is consistent with the symptoms of ADHD.Note: 0=never, 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=very frequent

A

1. How often do you make careless mistakes when you have to carry out a boring or difficult plan?

2. Do you often find it difficult to maintain focus while doing dry or repetitive work?

3. Even if someone speaks directly to you, do you often find it difficult to focus on what others are saying to you?

4. Once you have completed the most challenging part of any plan, do you often find it difficult to complete the final details of the plan?

5. When it comes to tasks that require organized planning, do you often find it difficult to do them in an orderly manner?

6. Do you often avoid or delay starting a task that requires more thought and effort?

7. Do you often not put things in the right place or cannot find them at home or at work?

8. Do you often get distracted by activities or sounds around you?

9. Do you often forget appointments or things you have to do?

B

10. Do you often feel restless or fidget when you have to sit for a long time?

11. Do you often leave your seat during meetings or other expected occasions?

12. Do you often feel restless or agitated? Do you often find it difficult to calm down and relax when you have time alone?

14. Do you often feel like you're being driven by a motor, feeling overly active and having to do things?

15. Do you often find yourself talking too much in social situations?

16. When talking to others, do you often interrupt or finish speaking for them before they finish speaking? Do you often find it difficult to wait patiently in situations where you need to take turns queuing? Do you often interrupt others when they are busy?

Answer (AB shared)

0-16 unlikely to have adult ADHD

17-23 likely to have adult ADHD

24 or above very likely to have adult ADHD