Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness mediate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD.

Ali Kandeğer Şerife Odabaş Ünal Muhammed Tuğrul Ergün Emine Yavuz Ataşlar

Published in: Clinical psychology & psychotherapy (2023)

Coping with EMW and rumination and promoting mindfulness ability may be promising targets in treating comorbid conditions in adults with ADHD. These findings have highlighted the effects of mentation processes on depression and anxiety, which are common comorbidities with ADHD in adults; however, longitudinal studies are needed.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
chronic pain
depressive symptoms
cross sectional
body mass index
weight gain
sleep quality
physical activity