“Roughly 8 in 10 adults with ADHD have experienced trauma, and more than 70% also have anxiety and/or depression, according to an ADDitude reader survey. This comorbidity is fueling a mental health perfect storm.”

Anni Layne Rodgers

Updated on April 28, 2023

“Adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits, according to new research led by psychologists at the University of Bath in the UK.”

Chris Melvin

January 16, 2023

“A.D.H.D. is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and typically involves inattention, disorganization, hyperactivity and impulsivity that cause trouble in two or more settings, like at home and at school.

But those symptoms — for children and adults alike — can overlap with a multitude of other traits and disorders. In fact, difficulty concentrating is one of the most common symptoms listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic manual, and it’s associated with 17 diagnoses, according to a study published in April.”

Christina Caron

July 22, 2024