Abstract
Background: Several recent studies investigated the relationship between self-esteem and ADHD, however, the results are still controversial. In the present study we analyze the characteristics of self-esteem in a sample of children and adolescents suffering from ADHD, with a particular focus on the relationship between ADHD symptoms severity and treatment strategies. Methods: A total of 85 patients with ADHD (44 drug-free and 41 drug-treated, 23 of which atomoxetine-treated and 18 Methylphenidate-treated) and 26 healthy controls were enrolled in the study in order to evaluate self-esteem using the Self-esteem Multidimensional Test (TMA). Results: ADHD subjects revealed lower scores on all self-esteem domains compared to controls. Both ADHD drug-free (47.1%) and ADHD drug-treated (44.1%) groups showed significantly higher rates of subjects in the pathological range as compared to normal control group (8.8%) (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 96-102 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health |
Volume | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- ADHD
- Adolescents
- Atomoxetine
- Children
- Methylphenidate
- Self-esteem
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Epidemiology