Embracing Strengths in ADHD: Clinical Impacts

A study in Psychological Medicinesuggests that adults with ADHD who identify and actively use personal strengths show clearer improvements in mental health and quality of life.

In a controlled comparison of roughly 200 adults diagnosed with ADHD and 200 neurotypical participants, researchers measured quality of life, anxiety, depression, and stress.

Reported associations held for both strengths-awareness (recognition of personal strengths) and strengths-use (frequency of applying them), with more robust well‑being and reduced anxiety, depression, and stress in those reporting higher strengths engagement.

Compared with neurotypical peers, adults with ADHD most often endorsed hyperfocus, humor, creativity, spontaneity, and intuitiveness.