Perceived Stress and ADHD Symptoms in Adults

Conclusion: ADHD symptoms positively associated with perceived stress. Inattention and sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT), as opposed to hyperactivity-impulsivity and newly proposed executive dysfunction symptoms, were the most consistent predictors. These findings reinforce that the experience of ADHD symptoms in adulthood is associated with stress and suggest that SCT could play an important role in assessing risk for negative adult outcomes.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Combs, M. A., Canu, W. H., Broman-Fulks, J. J., Rocheleau, C. A., Nieman, D. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research