Howie Mandel, Emmy-nominated host of NBC’s “Deal or No Deal,” is working to raise awareness about adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through “Adult ADHD Is Real,” a national advertising campaign. It is estimated that more than 10 million adults in the U.S. have the disorder, or about 4.4 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 44. An excerpt:
“When I was in high school, my impulsivity led me to all kinds of acts and pranks. I had trouble sitting still and could hardly focus or pay attention in class. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I was diagnosed with ADHD … I want adults to know that it’s never too late to seek help for ADHD. I hope that sharing my story encourages people to seek help. I didn’t let ADHD prevent me from achieving my goals and neither should anyone else.”
“When I was in high school, my impulsivity led me to all kinds of acts and pranks. I had trouble sitting still and could hardly focus or pay attention in class. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I was diagnosed with ADHD … I want adults to know that it’s never too late to seek help for ADHD. I hope that sharing my story encourages people to seek help. I didn’t let ADHD prevent me from achieving my goals and neither should anyone else.”
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