Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

LeBlanc, RN Nancy; Morin, RN Diane

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6171.2004.00049.x

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“…In the current study, twins with ADHD demonstrated higher levels of depressive symptomatology compared to their non-ADHD co-twins. These findings concur with previous studies which have also indicated that children and adolescents with ADHD are more likely to experience increased levels of depressive symptoms compared to controls without ADHD (Kitchens et al, 1999;LeBlanc & Morin, 2004). However, this study extends from these findings as the significant differences between the twins can be attributed to the effects of unique environmental factors (Phelps et al, 1997).…”

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“…Studies employing clinical based samples have shown that children and adolescents with ADHD are more likely to be diagnosed with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety than comparison children (Angold & Costello, 1993;Biederman et al, 1991). Studies involving community samples have also linked ADHD with increased levels of depressive symptoms if not a diagnosis of depression per se (Jensen et al, 1993;Kitchens et al, 1999;LeBlanc & Morin, 2004). A recent twin study examining separation anxiety and generalized anxiety in DZ twins discordant for ADHD also identified the twin with ADHD at greater risk of these disorders than the nonaffected twin (McDougall et al, 2006).…”

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Depressive Symptomatology in Child and Adolescent Twins With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder

Piek¹,

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Previous research has demonstrated a link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and depression. The present study utilized a monozygotic (MZ) differences design to investigate differences in depressive symptomatology between MZ twins discordant for ADHD or DCD. This extends previous research as it controls for genetic effects and shared environmental influences and enables the investigation of nonshared environmental influences. In addition, children and adolescents with comorbid ADHD and DCD were compared on their level of depressive symptomatology to those with ADHD only, DCD only, and no ADHD or DCD. The parent-rated Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD Symptoms and Normal Behavior, Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire, and Sad Affect Scale were used to assess ADHD, DCD, and depressive symptomatology respectively. The results revealed higher levels of depressive symptomatology in MZ twins with ADHD or DCD compared to their nonaffected co-twins. In addition, children and adolescents with comorbid ADHD and DCD demonstrated higher levels of depressive symptomatology compared to those with ADHD only, DCD only, and no ADHD or DCD. The implications of these findings are discussed with emphasis on understanding and recognizing the relationship between ADHD, DCD, and depression in the assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with these disorders.

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Depressive Symptomatology in Child and Adolescent Twins With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder

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“…Dentro de los síntomas depresivos, el que se encontró con mayor frecuencia puede corresponder a ambas patologías, ya que la falta de concentración es criterio diagnóstico de ambas patologías (6,13).…”

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“…Sin embargo, no todos los investigadores han obtenido estos resultados (13,14). Además, la depresión es el diagnóstico mas frecuente en pacientes con intento suicida (10), por esta razón es importante investigar si los niños con TDAH y síntomas depresivos pueden tener mayor riesgo.…”

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Síntomas depresivos en pacientes con Trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad.

Villegas¹,

Murga²

2012

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Síntomas depresivos en pacientes con Trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad.Depressive symptoms in patients with Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. We did not find association between depressive symptoms and sex or age. The most frequent depressive symptom was related to school performance (65.3%). There were only 6 patients with other comorbidity. Reátegui Villegas Conclusion:There is a very high frequence of depressive symptoms in children diagnosed with ADHD, there should be more studies made to analyse association between these two clinical entities. (Rev Med Hered 2008;19:96-101) KEY WORDS: Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, depressive symptoms, comorbidity.

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“…This estimate was conservative compared with fi ndings from LeBlanc and Morin [26]. Data from the Children's Depression Inventory revealed that 7-to 12-year-old children with ADHD had signifi cantly more symptoms of depression than did their non-ADHD counterparts.…”

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ADHD and comorbid depression

Cumyn¹,

French²,

Hechtman

2009

Curr Atten Disord Rep

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Attention-defi cit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent, chronic, and often comorbid with other disorders. This article reviews the literature on ADHD and comorbid major depressive disorder from childhood through adolescence and adulthood. We also report fi ndings from a study we conducted that examined the prevalence of ADHD and comorbid major depression in adults. Diagnostic history data were analyzed in 524 adults (308 men; 216 women), 383 of whom had a diagnosis of ADHD. Adults with ADHD were more likely to have current major depression than adults without ADHD. Adults with the combined subtype of ADHD were more likely to have past and current major depression than those with the inattentive and hyperactive impulsive subtypes. Men and women with ADHD were more likely to have current major depression than men and women without ADHD, but women in the inattentive and combined subtype groups were more likely to have had past major depression than women in the hyperactive impulsive subtype group. Implications for diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

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Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract: Children with ADHD are more inclined to experience depressive symptoms than are healthy children. To plan appropriate interventions, nurses evaluating and working with children with ADHD should always consider a possible coexistence of depressive symptoms.

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Depressive Symptomatology in Child and Adolescent Twins With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder

Depressive Symptomatology in Child and Adolescent Twins With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder

Síntomas depresivos en pacientes con Trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad.

ADHD and comorbid depression

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