Last update: Jan 20, 2023 16:34 IST
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. (Image: Shutterstock)
The study, published January 16 in the Scientific Reports journal, is the first to show that ADHD is better than ASD in predicting worsening mental health in adults.
There are few studies on the relationship between adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety disorders and depression. Research has largely focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is on the backburner. However, a landmark study led by psychologists at the University of Bath in the UK found that adults with high levels of ADHD symptoms were more likely to experience anxiety and depression than those with high levels of ASD traits. shown. The study, published Jan. 16 in the Journal of Scientific Reports, is the first to show that ADHD is more predictive of worsening mental health in adults than her ASD.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. Approximately 3-9% of the population is affected. All study participants completed a questionnaire regarding autism and ADHD characteristics. Researchers found that people with higher levels of ADHD traits were more likely to experience severe internalizing disorders such as depression and anxiety. In comparison, we confirmed that people with strong ADHD personalities were strongly associated with anxiety and depression.
Due to the current lack of information about the impact of the disorder on mental health, people with ADHD struggle to access the clinical care they need to manage their symptoms.
According to ANI, the authors of the study hope their findings will pave the way for new research on ADHD and improve mental health outcomes for people diagnosed with ADHD. “Our aim was to accurately measure how strongly ADHD personality traits are associated with poorer mental health, while statistically describing the characteristics of autism,” said principal investigator Luka Hargitay. It was to do, ”he said.
Dr Punit Shah, senior author and associate professor of psychology at the University of Bath, said: Falling into anxious and depressing thoughts. ”
Dr. Shah said ADHD research is currently underfunded.
Commenting on the new findings, Dr. Tony Floyd, CEO of the Neurodiversity Foundation’s ADHD Foundation, said, “This is a first step toward recognizing the broader impact of uncontrolled and untreated ADHD. There is.”
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