ArticleJournal of clinical psychology2022
The role of self-compassion in the mental health of adults with ADHD.
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- Self-compassion, adverse childhood experiences and perceived stress on college students' mental health: The role of resilience.PloS one · 2026Article
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- The role of self-compassion in mental health among early adulthood with ADHD symptoms: a network psychometric approach.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Comprehending self-compassion manifestations and their relationships among adults diagnosed with ADHD: A foundation for recovery-based interventions.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2025Article
- Scrolling for support: informational, emotional, and social support in adult ADHD Facebook groups.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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- Strengths and Weaknesses of Everyday Financial Knowledge and Judgment Skills of Adults with ADHD.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- "Self-compassion changed my life": The self-compassion experiences of autistic and non-autistic adults and its relationship with mental health and psychological wellbeing.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2023Article
- Italian University Students' Resilience during the COVID-19 Lockdown-A Structural Equation Model about the Relationship between Resilience, Emotion Regulation and Well-Being.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2023Article
- The role of self-compassion in the mental health of adults with ADHD.Journal of clinical psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveEvidence suggests that the poorer mental health associated with attention deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is partially explained by adverse psychosocial correlates of the condition. As recent studies show that self-compassion is negatively associated with ADHD, this study investigates if levels of self-compassion may explain the mental health outcomes in people with ADHD compared to people without ADHD.
methodA total of 543 adults with ADHD (62.72% female, 18-67 years), and 313 adults without ADHD (66.45% female, 18-82 years) completed questionnaires online to measure levels of self-compassion and mental health. A Structural Equation Model assessed the mediating effect of self-compassion on the relationships between ADHD and well-being (psychological, emotional, and social), and ADHD and ill-being (depression, anxiety, and stress).
resultsFindings suggest that low self-compassion contributes to poorer mental health in adults with ADHD compared to adults without ADHD.
conclusionsThus, self-compassion may be a potential target to improve mental health in this population. PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE: This study shows that self-compassion is an important factor in the mental health of adults with ADHD and provides preliminary evidence for the use of self-compassion interventions to improve mental health outcomes in adults with ADHD.
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