Girls with ADHD in childhood tend to become less conscientious and agreeable as adolescents
A longitudinal study of a racially and socioeconomically diverse group of girls found that those diagnosed with ADHD in childhood tend to become less conscientious, agreeable, and emotionally stable as they grow up. Girls from higher-income families tended to describe their personalities in a more negative way. The paper was published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.
Other Articles in this Edition
Study describes fluctuations, remissions seen with ADHD
Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD
Lawmakers Pan DEA’s Leaked Plans for Telehealth
Girls with ADHD in childhood tend to become less conscientious and agreeable as adolescents
Does drinking coffee while pregnant cause ADHD? Our study shows there’s no strong link
Around 3% of children suffer from symptoms of both autism and ADHD
Young people with ADHD benefit from tactile massage
Understanding the connection between ADHD and substance use disorder
Mental Health in the Sun: The Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Mental Illness