Struggling to concentrate on studies? Maybe it's not just laziness

The academic year is beginning, and many students are facing difficulties with concentration and procrastination. An article in Israel Hayom, citing Dr. Piotr Malikov, suggests that this may be due to undiagnosed ADHD, not laziness. The article details five signs of the disorder and explains how a medical diagnosis can lead to academic accommodations.

The academic year is beginning, and many students are experiencing difficulties with concentration, procrastination, and frustration. This article, based on the words of Dr. Piotr Malikov, a specialist neurologist, suggests that these difficulties may not stem from laziness or lack of self-discipline, but from undiagnosed ADHD. The article details five key signs of the disorder in adults: chronic procrastination, difficulty concentrating in lectures, difficulty with organization and time management, overload from multitasking, and frustration from a sense of missing out. It further explains that a comprehensive medical diagnosis, including a computerized attention test called MOXO, can lead to receiving adjustments and accommodations in studies, such as extra time on exams. Dr. Malikov emphasizes that the start of the year is an opportunity to check if attention difficulties are recurring and impairing function.