Anxiety in Young People With ADHD: Clinical and Self-Report Outcomes

作者：Tsang Tracey W; Kohn Michael R^*; Efron Daryl; Clarke Simon D; Clark C Richard; Lamb Christopher; Williams Leanne M

来源：Journal of Attention Disorders, 2015, 19(1): 18-26.

DOI：10.1177/1087054712446830

• ADHD
• comorbidity
• adolescents

Objective: (a) To determine the prevalence of comorbid anxiety disorder in ADHD, defined by diagnostic criteria and (b) to compare anxiety as reported by parents and participants with clinician assessment. Method: Children with ADHD were assessed for comorbid anxiety disorder using the Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule for Children. Parent report (Conners' Parent Rating Scale-Revised: Long version) and self-report (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Brain Resource Inventory for Screening Cases-Child version) scales were used to assess anxiety. The ADHD-Rating Scale IV was used to measure ADHD symptoms. Results: Of 134 participants (11.0 +/- 2.6 years), 31.3% had comorbid anxiety disorder. Comorbid anxiety disorder was associated with greater severity of ADHD. Anxiety symptoms from parent reports (p < .05) but not from child/self-report (p > .05) correlated with clinician assessment. Conclusion: Assessment for comorbid anxiety disorder and inclusion of parent rating in this assessment are important components of ADHD treatment in children and adolescents.

• 出版日期2015-1