Systematic Review: Investigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Outcomes of Individuals with ADHD

Julie Thejl Behrmann; Julie Blaabjerg; Josefine Jordansen; Kristine M. Jensen de López

doi:10.1177/10870547211050945

Systematic Review: Investigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Outcomes of Individuals with ADHD

Julie Thejl Behrmann, Julie Blaabjerg, Josefine Jordansen, Kristine M. Jensen de López^*

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Background: According to the WHO, the COVID-19 pandemic could have a negative impact on the mental health of individuals, such as an exacerbation of existing difficulties. Individuals with ADHD may be specifically challenged by the pandemic. Aims: To provide a systematic review of evidence regarding the COVID-19’s impact on mental health of individuals with ADHD during the COVID-19 lockdown. Methods: This registered review (PROSPERO:ID CRD42021238770) adhered to Prisma guidelines. Systematic searches in electronic databases PubMed and PsycINFO were carried out. A total of 12 studies covering 3,028 subjects were included. Results: COVID-19 pandemic is associated with increased ADHD symptoms and psychological difficulties. Some studies reported that individuals experienced positive outcomes. The methodological quality of the studies was low to moderate. Conclusion: COVID-19 can affect the mental health of individuals with ADHD negatively, although methodological limitations should be considered. Further research should generate knowledge about long-term effects impact of the pandemic and about appropriate support.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Attention Disorders
Volume	26
Issue number	7
Pages (from-to)	959-975
Number of pages	17
ISSN	1087-0547
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547211050945
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2022

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ADHD
COVID-19
mental health
pandemic
psychological well-being
Systematic Review

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Systematic Review: Investigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Outcomes of Individuals with ADHD

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