The Burden of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Traits in Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder in Japan.

Masaki Kato Hiroshi Tsuda Yirong Chen Toshinaga Tsuji Nobuhiro Nishigaki

Published in: Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment (2023)

This study demonstrated a significant association between MDD status and exhibiting ADHD traits. Adult MDD patients screened ASRS-J-positive experienced significantly higher humanistic burden than patients screened ASRS-J-negative. Our results emphasize the importance of ensuring appropriate screening of ADHD and looking out for potentially hidden ADHD symptoms when diagnosing and treating MDD in adulthood.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
major depressive disorder
autism spectrum disorder
end stage renal disease
bipolar disorder
working memory
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
depressive symptoms
risk factors
patient reported outcomes