Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Formative Research
Date Submitted: Sep 19, 2020
Date Accepted: Oct 20, 2020
Date Submitted to PubMed: Oct 27, 2020
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Effects of the COVID-19 imposed lockdown in adults with ADHD: a cross-sectional survey
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
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