Unveiling ADHD: Exploring the Biological, Psychological and Social-Emotional Dimensions

This article is an exploratory journey of the author in her personal attempt to know and understand the enigmatic condition of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through three dimensions - biological, psychological and social-emotional - based on the Biopsychological Model. In the biological dimension, the author touches on brain structure and connectivity as well as neurochemical balance. As for the psychological dimension, the author focuses on the way of thinking, emotions, and related psychological disorders. Lastly, in the social-emotional dimension, the emphasis is on social interaction during the childhood period and also social interaction during the adulthood period. Hence, according to this model, ADHD is best known and understood through these three dimensions.