A study out of the University of Windsor found that teenagers with ADHD have a greater chance of being neurotic than their non-ADHD counterparts. Carlin Miller, a psychology professor, studied 90 teenagers in New York City who had been diagnosed with ADHD.

“She found that teens with ADHD tended to be more neurotic and inflexible than their peers, and lack conscientiousness… ‘Behaviour [sic] treatments, parent training, cognitive work and coaching are all very helpful,’ said Dr. Sharon Burey, a Windsor pediatrician who specializes in psychological disorders.” [Source: The Windsor Star]

Their lack of empathy and inflexibility can add to the challenges ADHD students have with relationships, but the problems are not insurmountable.

Labels: mental_health

Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton