Study: One in Nine Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Has ADHD

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A robust link exists between ADHD and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder), according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada that builds on literature linking the two comorbid disorders.

are four times more likely to experience GAD than are women without ADHD. Factors like a lifetime history of depression, a yearly income below $40,000, and having fewer close relationships were also significantly associated with GAD among those with ADHD.

The findings build on the well-established link in literature between anxiety disorders and ADHD. The authors emphasize the need for targeted interventions to support adults who have both

 

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