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Adult ADHD and Self-Compassion Research

In a recent study, online questionnaires measuring self-compassion and mental health were filled out by 543 adults with ADHD and 313 persons without ADHD. Compared to controls, the responses from the adult ADHD group revealed considerably lower levels of self-compassion and general psychological, emotional, and social well-being. Along with significantly greater levels of melancholy, anxiety, and perceived stress, adults with ADHD More specifically, it was discovered that self-compassion served as a partial mediator between ADHD and both the lower well-being and higher ill-being measures. This finding suggests that addressing self-compassion, or how adults cope with the frustrations of ADHD, maybe a useful therapeutic target and an adjunct to skill-based approaches for better ADHD management. For more info, visit ADHD in adults Australia.

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