ADHD and depression: investigating a causal explanation.

Lucy RiglinBeate LeppertChristina DardaniAjay K ThaparFrances RiceMichael C O'DonovanGeorge Davey SmithEvie StergiakouliKate TillingAnita Thapar

Published in: Psychological medicine (2020)

Our findings suggest that ADHD increases the risk of depression later in life and are consistent with a causal effect of ADHD genetic liability on subsequent major depression. However, findings were different for more broadly defined depression.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
depressive symptoms
working memory
sleep quality
genome wide
gene expression
physical activity
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