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Effects of the COVID-19 imposed lockdown in adults with ADHD: a cross-sectional survey
Marios Adamou;
Tim Fullen;
Nazmeen Galab;
Isobel Mackintosh;
Karl Abbott;
Deborah Lowe;
Claire Smith
ABSTRACT
Background:
The psychological effects of government imposed lockdown due to COVID-19 have been studied in several populations. These however have not been studied in adult ADHD populations.
Objective:
We wanted to investigate the effects of lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 in an adult ADHD population.
Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional survey using a pragmatic sample administering the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)- 9, the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD)-7, the Brief Adjustment Scale (BASE-6), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).
Results:
Twenty fours individuals were included (75% male and 25% female, mean age 21.75 years old). The sample of adults with ADHD we surveyed had significant levels of emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic period. However, no claim can be made that during the COVID-19 pandemic there is evidence of significant deterioration to the mental health of this sample.
Conclusions:
When treatment for ADHD is maintained, the effects of the COVID-19 to the mental health of this population group are mild. Targeted psychological interventions may be useful
Citation
Please cite as:
Adamou M, Fullen T, Galab N, Mackintosh I, Abbott K, Lowe D, Smith C
Psychological Effects of the COVID-19 Imposed Lockdown on Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Cross-Sectional Survey Study