ADHD masking at work is quietly fuelling employee burnout, study finds

New research from Simon Fraser University reveals that adults with ADHD expend significant cognitive energy masking their symptoms to navigate the workplace, a practice that drains focus and leads to severe burnout. The study highlights how constant self-monitoring and compensatory behaviors interfere with core mental functions, creating a hidden psychological risk for neurodivergent employees that is often undetected by employers. To address this, researchers recommend educating leaders on neurodiversity strengths and normalizing flexible workplace behaviors to reduce stigma and prevent exhaustion.

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