The Influence of ADHD Dimensions on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms on Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Background: Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent psychiatric disorder, with prevalence rates in India ranging from 5.48% to 25.7% and globally from 2.5% to 6.7%. This study aims to understand by analyzing groups with high and low symptoms of depression and anxiety among adults with ADHD.

Methods

A sample of 39 clinical participants from Neuro Centre Bangalore, who were referred by the neurology/neuropsychiatry units. They were aged 18 to 40 years (23.57±7.53). Participants diagnosed with ADHD and exhibiting symptoms of depression and anxiety were included. The Copeland Symptom Checklist for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) were used to collect the data. The mean, SD, correlation and one way ANOVA were used to analyse the data.