1Department of Forensic Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. S.K. Hospital, New Delhi-110001
2Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt., S.K. Hospital, New Delhi-110001
*Address for Correspondence: Pawan Kumar, Senior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. S.K. Hospital, New Delhi-110001 Ph: 9810268442 (M), 011-23408158 (O) Email: pawan_1252003@rediffmail.com
Online published on 12 June, 2014.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) a common childhood onset psychiatric disorder distinguished by the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is frequently found in association with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. It manifests early in childhood and more common in boys than in girls. It is now increasingly being felt that criminal behavior has a biologic and medical basis. Various studies suggest association of ADHD and juvenile delinquency. If detected early in life, with proper management, these disorders can be checked from progressing to some extent. This may help in reducing the incidence of crime. The present review is aimed at bringing more awareness about these disorders and their role in juvenile delinquency, especially in India.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Juvenile Delinquency
