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57% of ADHD Adults Also Meet Personality Disorder Criteria

5/30/2026

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Professor and consultant psychiatrist Dimitrios Adamis led a meta-analysis finding 57% of adults seeking ADHD care meet criteria for one personality disorder.
The review combined 11 studies involving 2,120 participants, including 855 women and 1,265 men.
Self-report tools produced higher disorder rates than clinician interviews, generating strong statistical heterogeneity.
Researchers noted the 57% figure applies to outpatient settings.
The researchers urged longitudinal studies on development and medication effects.

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Story summary

Professor and consultant psychiatrist Dimitrios Adamis led a meta-analysis finding 57% of adults seeking ADHD care meet criteria for one personality disorder.
The review combined 11 studies involving 2,120 participants, including 855 women and 1,265 men.
Self-report tools produced higher disorder rates than clinician interviews, generating strong statistical heterogeneity.
Researchers noted the 57% figure applies to outpatient settings.
The researchers urged longitudinal studies on development and medication effects.