Doctors with mental health difficulties and ADHD
1University College London, 149 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 7NF, UK.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|January 23, 2025
Summary
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) screening is crucial for doctors with mental health issues. Over a third of doctors accessing mental health services screened positive for ADHD, often with co-existing anxiety and depression.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Growing interest in neurodevelopmental disorders like Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among physicians.
- Limited understanding of ADHD's prevalence and impact on doctors' mental well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the significance of ADHD in doctors experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Assess ADHD prevalence within a national mental health service for doctors in England.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of electronic records for 2877 doctors accessing the NHS Practitioner Health service.
- Utilized demographic data, psychopathology scales (PHQ-9, GAD-7, Core-10), and ADHD screening (ASRS).
- Explored associations between ADHD screening, demographics, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Main Results:
- 35% of doctors screened positive for ADHD using the ASRS.
- ADHD screening positive rates decreased with age, with a 1.1:1 male-to-female ratio.
- A significant number of ADHD-positive doctors reported co-existing anxiety and depression symptoms.
Conclusions:
- ADHD assessment is vital for doctors presenting with mental health concerns.
- Validated screening tools are effective for identifying ADHD in this population.
- High comorbidity necessitates thorough assessments to address complex ADHD and psychiatric disorder dynamics.
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