An 18-year study found that children diagnosed with ADHD face broader challenges in adulthood across multiple areas of life. Their siblings experience typical adult functioning, suggesting that many long-term difficulties are specific to the condition itself rather than shared family upbringing.
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Long-term study reveals how childhood ADHD impacts adult mental health, cognition, and daily life
New longitudinal research shows childhood ADHD increases the likelihood of adult mental health challenges and lower educational attainment. Despite these elevated risks, researchers emphasize that many adults with childhood ADHD function comparably to their…