In Greek, ADHD is called Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής και Υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠΥ) , which is the standard clinical term used in medical and psychological contexts in Greece.

What “ADHD” means in Greek

  • Literal expansion :
    ADHD stands for Attention‑Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , which Greek medicine renders as Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής και Υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠΥ).
  • Common shorthand :
    In everyday Greek discussions (including parenting and mental‑health forums), people often just say ΔΕΠΥ instead of spelling out the full phrase.

How it’s used in Greek texts

  • In Greek medical/psychology sites and leaflets, you’ll see headlines like “ΔΕΠΥ σε ενήλικες” (ADHD in adults) or “Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής ή/και Υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠ‑Υ)” , which is the same condition described in English‑language literature.
  • In informal Greek online forums, people often mix the English acronym ADHD with Greek explanations, e.g., writing “έχω ADHD” (I have ADHD) and then explaining it using ΔΕΠΥ.

Mini‑reference table

Concept (English)| Greek term| Common short form
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ADHD| Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής και Υπερκινητικότητας| ΔΕΠΥ
ADHD (adults)| ΔΕΠΥ σε ενήλικες| —

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