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The Ripple Effect: Quality of Life and Mental Health of Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Shuliweeh AleneziSamah H AlkhawashkiMuneera AlkhorayefSarah AlarifiShahad AlsahilRenad AlhaqbaniNouf Alhussaini
Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
This study sheds light on the considerable anxiety and depression experienced by parents of children with ADHD, significantly affecting their quality of life. Lower quality of life among parents is associated with high levels of depression, anxiety, and ineffective coping strategies. These insights highlight the critical need for interventions to aid parental mental health, thereby improving their overall quality of life amidst ADHD challenges.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • young adults
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • depressive symptoms
  • working memory
  • physical activity
  • mental illness
  • risk factors