ADHD

Chronic irritability, low frustration tolerance, impulsive outbursts, emotional reactivity since youth

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forSubstance misuseaccidentseducational/occupational collapseschool/work collapse

Shifts are reactive, brief, and relationship-linked rather than sustained episodic elevation with reduced need for sleep.

Separates the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group. It is not specific to ADHD.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group — not specific to ADHD

Chronic irritability, low frustration tolerance, impulsive outbursts, emotional reactivity since youth

Key features2 features

Lifelong inattention, impulsivity, disorganisation, frustration intolerance, emotional lability
Developmental onset and restricted/repetitive or sensory features are central.

Substance misuse, accidents, educational/occupational collapse.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

Shifts are reactive, brief, and relationship-linked rather than sustained episodic elevation with reduced need for sleep.

Helpful clues1 clue

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.