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The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD Emotions: The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma [Research Recap]

May 6, 2024
This podcast explores the connection between mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness in adults with ADHD, and how they affect anxiety and depression. It also discusses the high comorbidity of ADHD and mood disorders, along with self-advocacy scripting and ADHD-friendly mindfulness rituals.
31:30

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Quick takeaways

  • Excessive mind-wandering and rumination are linked to anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD, while mindfulness is associated with reduced symptoms.
  • ADHD-like traits show a positive correlation with emotional dysregulation in non-ADHD individuals, emphasizing the need for attention to potential ADHD symptoms in subclinical populations.

Deep dives

Mind-Wandering, Rumination, and Mindfulness Relationship with ADHD Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression

The study examined the relationship between mind-wandering, rumination, and mindfulness in adults with ADHD, exploring their connections with anxiety and depression. Results showed that excessive mind-wandering and rumination were linked to anxiety and depression symptoms, while mindfulness was related to less anxiety and depression. Individuals with ADHD displayed reduced mindfulness due to core symptoms, indicating that enhancing mindfulness skills could be beneficial for managing ADHD.

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