Study reveals people with ADHD are more likely to experience violence

Swansea University

The article is written in English. New research indicates that individuals with ADHD, personality disorders, and learning difficulties face a higher risk of violence-related emergency department visits, while autism spectrum disorder appears to lower this likelihood. The study highlights opportunities for hospital violence prevention teams to identify these psychosocial vulnerabilities and provide better support for neurodivergent patients.

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