Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Turkish Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, cilt.31, sa.2, ss.151-159, 2024 (Scopus)
Objectives: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder spanning early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. While impulsivity, lack of self-control, and opposition to authority are common in children, emotional fluctuations, illegal activities, and alcohol/substance use come to the fore in adults. This study aimed to examine functionality/symptom severity and predictors of short-term outcomes in adolescents diagnosed with ADHD. Materials and Methods: The study included 49 ADHD patients that were aged 15-18 years when diagnosed as ADHD between the years of 2013 and 2017. The severity of ADHD and comorbidities at the time ADHD was diagnosed were recorded. A sociodemographic information form and the Adult ADHD Self-Report Screening Scale for DSM-5 were administered to all participants. Results: There was a positive correlation between socioeconomic status score and age. Compared with males, more females had comorbid diagnoses and depressive disorder, and fewer females received traffic tickets and secured bank loans, whereas more males than females had behavioral problems. Conclusion: It is known that the symptoms of childhood ADHD persist into adulthood. This persistence has a negative effect on academic and professional performance, negatively affects mental and physical health, and increases the risk of substance abuse, antisocial behavior, and illegal activities.